Glad about your grandson! I am with you on the sound of freedom movie excellent.
Gee!! My dream vacation!!
The topic is poignant to me
…because I am in contact with the son (now in his 60’s) of one of my female cousins .
As a boy he was abused sexually by his own father, a successful business owner and even a member of parliament at one point .
As a young man he had severe drug and alcohol issues , but found real help at last in his Christian faith , and is doing well now .
Movie recommendation
Sound of Freedom
Based on an actual rescue of trafficked children .
Doing very well at the box office ; already at almost 200% of target in first week of release .
Disney sat on the release of this movie for five years until Angel studios bought the rights to it according to what I have read .
Testosterone therapy
https://www.mercola.com/testosterone.htm
Nutrients That Can Help Boost Testosterone Levels
In addition to using bioidentical hormones or saw palmetto, there are two nutrients that have been found to be beneficial to testicular health and testosterone production.
Zinc
Zinc is an important mineral in testosterone production.8 Yet, the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey found that about 45 percent of adults over 60 have low zinc levels due to insufficient intake. Regardless of supplementation, 20 to 25 percent of older adults still had inadequate levels.9
It was found that supplementing with zinc for as little as six weeks has been shown to improve testosterone in men with low levels. On the other hand, restricting zinc dietary sources yielded to a drop in the production of the male hormone.10 Excellent sources of zinc include:
- Oysters
- Protein-rich foods like meats and fish
- Raw milk and raw cheese
- Beans
- Fermented foods, like yogurt and kefir and miso
You may also take a zinc supplement to raise your levels. Just stick to a dosage of less than 40 milligrams a day. Overdosing on zinc may cause nausea or inhibit the absorption of essential minerals in your body, like copper.
Vitamin D
Vitamin D deficiency is a growing epidemic in the US, and is profoundly affecting men’s health. The cholesterol-derived steroid hormone vitamin D is crucial for men’s health. It plays a role in the development of the sperm cell nucleus, and helps maintain semen quality and sperm count. Vitamin D can also increase your testosterone level, helping improve your libido. Have your vitamin D levels tested using a 25(OH)D or a 25-hydroxyvitamin D test. The optimal level of vitamin D is around 50 to 70 ng/ml for adults. There are three effective sources of vitamin D:
- Healthy sun exposure
- Safe-tanning beds
- Vitamin D3 supplementation
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The Connection Between Weight and Low Testosterone Levels
Morning Goldie, maddog
Spot gold sitting at $1938, futures $1943. Silver only up $.10
Who knows if we’ll hold these gains – it’s still early -but as Goldie mentioned, we did not break the T/A bottom – at least in the HUI. 225 should have been it.
The USD is sliding again this am, not all that much but still down against the other fiat in the basket.
10 yr. is back below 4% to 3.96% – that may be helping us and the SM as well.
Energy and metals up across the board, nothing crazy. BHP and RIO moving up, as copper is up $.012.
Just hoping the oasis we’re seeing in the distance is not another mirage. It’s been a long time out here in the desert with no water. Hard to get too excited until we see the whites of their eyes.
As I’ve been writing they’s taken silver back to flat. There’s no easy roads for us – ever.
Interesting Au took out 1930, hit 37, got smacked back, as per….but is now going up again
That BRICS news may well be the catalyst……
Gold Train

Up from Durango
https://railpictures.net/photo/815489
Buygold
It didn’t break out from the technical bottom and started heading to the next. I had a bad feeling not that feelings count it was gonna do that and it did. I wonder if it’s being bought in a quiet matter though like China did before,
I have been looking at and traded things like IA stocks like Adobe and even a bitcoin to tests the waters but not heavy in anything although this time not only should of been but should be to a point not ignoring other opportunities.
Did you see Roberts charts, one of the Bitcoin ones I think it was went up 15 % on Friday. People probably will choose to take some off the table not to give up their gains and sell for now.
Shares smell blood in the water?
Of the USD?
PM’s are being held down as I expect they will be until the dollar actually collapses.
HUI would be higher but they’re sitting on NEM. Tomorrow NEM will go higher and they’ll sit on AEM.
Last thing I want to see if a string of 2-3 point up days, if this is a bottom the moves should be explosive.
At least Copper’s bottom has held so far.
I see Joe Dementia
has decided or rather been told he is spending the night in the UK…and King Chucky has invited him round….a favourite game is asking people who would be their dream diner guests……If u asked them who their nightmare guests would be……those two have to be at the top of anyone sanes list.
Just imagine the conversation……..King Chucky…..I do love a good windmill, so good for Gaia…..Joe Dementia …what’s a windmill…can I have my ice cream…now….
Tides in the Affairs of Men by Edgar Lawrence Smith
Explains how Rainfall effects Stock Prices especially in especially years ending in 3 and 7 (2023)
A STUDY DONE IN THE 1930’S THAT SHOWS THE EFFECTS OF WEATHER ON STOCK PRICES .
The primary factor as measured by the DEVIATION from the norm of Rainfall and a similar % change in Stock Prices ….
Its worth a read ,if you can find a copy..published by The Macmillan Company 1939
also Fraser Publishing 1989 box 494 Burlington,Vermont 05402
Buygold
Thanks for the heads up. I might have to sell something this morning so naturally wake up too early at 3:20 am Calif time and want to go back to sleep.
Kind of quiet this am
USD is up a little, 10 yr. is flat, oil down a little, as is Bitcoin.
I’ve noticed BHP and RIO have been getting hit pretty hard the last few days, although copper is only down $.02 this am. Not sure why they’re so weak.
SM is mixed. I suppose for pm’s flat is probably good.
Great pic treefrog!
Maya 2:32
Work up too early because it was too warm.
yes it is a good one for the blood vessels and has anti inflammatory and antihistamine effects too, Do some DD on it. You might be surprised what you might find. How much is too much? It would help to go as best as humanity where you can still enjoy food, with heart healthy foods. Like my friend mentioned that her husbands friend in CHF was made to believe animal fasts were good for you. Maybe if you lived in a place with long winters and nothing but meat just to live.
Look at where else it is. You took it when you had Covid. Quercetin is a form.
Flavonoids (specifically flavanoids such as the catechins) are “the most common group of polyphenolic compounds in the human diet and are found ubiquitously in plants”. Flavonols, the original bioflavonoids such as quercetin, are also found ubiquitously, but in lesser quantities.
In nature, flavonoid compounds are products extracted from plants and they are found in several parts of the plant. Flavonoids are used by vegetables for their growth and defence against plaques(,7). They belong to a class of low-molecular-weight phenolic compounds that are widely distributed in the plant kingdom.
Goldi
Thanks for the info on Pomegranate juice. I get it as juice concentrate and try to get some every day. It is said to prevent plaque buildup in the arteries and even help reduce the plaques existing. Powerful stuff.
Btw
Forgot to mention although I mentioned it before this statement…
Statin, medications used to lower cholesterols. There is one case report of a man who developed rhabdomyolysis (a condition where muscle tissue breaks down and leads to kidney damage) after taking rosuvastatin (Crestor) and drinking 200 ml of pomegranate juice weekly. Although scientists are not sure whether drinking pomegranate juice while taking statins caused the condition, you should check with your doctor before drinking pomegranate juice if you also take a statin. Statins include:
Statins will attack muscle tissue cause muscle pain and your hearts a muscle even though a different type of muscle it’s still a muscle. So I can pretty well guess it’s the statins. Whether the other enhances it I can’t say but pomegranate doesn’t deplete Co Q 10 like statins. Anyone on them can’t give advice .. but IMO should take Coq10 and be monitored.
FYI
In case we don’t have a nuclear war because Zelenski put himself in a do or die situation and probably has a bunker ready.
I looked this up for a fiend who’s friend is in CHF with only 30 % blood flow. Pomegranate juice has shown in can improve flow to 30 % more in a trial and found this. That it can do more than that. Boron though doesn’t have the side effects with the arthritis part.
Cancer
Pomegranate is high in antioxidants and other nutrients, so some people think that drinking pomegranate juice regularly may help prevent cancer.
In test tubes, pomegranate extracts made from juice, rind, and oil slow down the reproduction of cancer cells and may hasten their death. Some extracts also help reduce blood supply to tumors, starving them and making them smaller. Most studies have focused on breast, prostate, and colon cancer cells. In one other study, pomegranate juice extract given to mice slowed down the growth of lung tumors. However, most of these studies have been in test tubes or in animals, not in humans.
In one human study, men who had surgery or radiation for prostate cancer lengthened the amount of time it took for their PSA levels to double by drinking 8 oz. of pomegranate juice each day. Men whose PSA levels double in a short period of time are at higher risk of death from prostate cancer. Those who drank pomegranate juice increased the time it took for their PSA levels to double from about 15 months to 54 months.
If you are being treated for cancer, be sure to ask your oncologist before you take pomegranate or any herb or supplement. Pomegranate may interact with cancer medications, making the medications less effective.
Heart disease
Pomegranate’s high antioxidant content has also made researchers wonder if it could treat heart disease.
Pomegranate juice seems to protect LDL (bad) cholesterol from damage. Some scientists think that damage to LDL cholesterol causes plaque to build up in arteries, so stopping the damage might help keep arteries clear. One study of mice with atherosclerosis found that pomegranate juice slowed the growth of plaque formation. A few small human studies in people found that pomegranate juice improved blood flow and kept arteries from becoming thick and stiff. More and better studies are needed to see exactly what benefit pomegranate juice might offer.
Preliminary evidence suggests that drinking pomegranate juice every day may help lower systolic blood pressure (the top number in a blood pressure reading) but not diastolic blood pressure (the bottom number). Other studies suggest that prolonged pomegranate juice intake improves cardiovascular risk factors, slowing the progression of plaque build up on the arteries and enhancing immunity.
Osteoarthritis
Flavonols (a kind of antioxidant) similar to the ones found in pomegranate fruit have been suggested as treatments for osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis happens when the cartilage in joints wears down and causes pain and stiffness.
Researchers believe flavonols can help block inflammation that contributes to the destruction of cartilage. In test tubes, pomegranate extract blocked the production of an enzyme that destroys cartilage in the body. In one review of the scientific literature, researchers concluded that all of the studies reported positive effects of pomegranate juice or extract on osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis. The results were promising; however, more studies, and studies that look at the effects in humans, are needed.
Other Uses
Preliminary studies show that dietary pomegranate produces brain anti-inflammatory effects that may help stall the progression of Alzheimer Disease. Other studies suggest drinking 8 ounces of pomegranate juice daily helps improve performance in tasks related to learning and memory. Pomegranate also has antidiabetic and anti-inflammatory effects in the gastrointestinal tract.
Available Forms
Pomegranate juice is available as a liquid. Pomegranate extract is available in pill, capsule, or powder form.
How to Take It
Pediatric
As part of a healthy diet, normal amounts of pomegranate juice (4 to 6 oz.) are considered safe. DO NOT give pomegranate extract to a child without first talking to your doctor.
Adult
There is no standard recommended dose for pomegranate. Eating the fruit and drinking the juice as part of a healthy diet is considered safe. For other conditions, the following doses have been used:
- Atherosclerosis: 50 ml of juice per day
- High cholesterol: 40 g per day
- Prostate cancer: 8 oz. of juice per day
Precautions
The use of herbs is a time-honored approach to strengthening the body and treating disease. Herbs, however, can trigger side effects, and can interact with other herbs, supplements, or medications. For these reasons, you should take herbs only under the supervision of a health care provider.
Drinking 8 to 12 oz. of pomegranate juice per day is considered safe. Look for 100% juice with no added sugar. If you have diabetes, ask your doctor before drinking fruit juices, including pomegranate.
If you have diarrhea, do not drink pomegranate juice or take pomegranate extract.
Pregnant women should not take pomegranate extract because it may contain fruit rind. The juice, however, is considered safe.
Possible Interactions
Preliminary research suggests that pomegranate juice may interact with several medications (much like grapefruit juice does). For that reason, be sure to tell your doctor if you drink pomegranate juice. If you are being treated with any of the following medications, you should not use pomegranate in medicinal forms without first talking to your health care provider.
ACE inhibitors. These types of drugs are used to control high blood pressure and to treat heart failure and prevent kidney damage in people with diabetes. Scientists believe pomegranate juice has some of the same effects as ACE inhibitors and could make the drug too strong. ACE inhibitors include:
- Benazepril (Lotensin)
- Captopril (Capoten)
- Enalapril (Vasotec)
- Fosinopril (Monopril)
- Lisinopril (Zestril)
- Ramipril (Altace)
Blood pressure medication. Pomegranate juice may lower blood pressure. If you already take medication to lower blood pressure, pomegranate juice or extract could raise the risk of having low blood pressure.
Statin, medications used to lower cholesterols. There is one case report of a man who developed rhabdomyolysis (a condition where muscle tissue breaks down and leads to kidney damage) after taking rosuvastatin (Crestor) and drinking 200 ml of pomegranate juice weekly. Although scientists are not sure whether drinking pomegranate juice while taking statins caused the condition, you should check with your doctor before drinking pomegranate juice if you also take a statin. Statins include:
- Atorvastatin (Lipitor)
- Fluvastatin (Lescol)
- Lovastatin (Mevacor)
- Pravastatin (Pravachol)
- Rosuvastatin (Crestor)
- Simvastatin (Zocor)
Warfarin (Coumadin). Pomegranate may interact with the blood thinner warfarin (Coumadin) and increase the risk of bleeding.
Supporting Research…
Ipso
So will I and millions of others.
And get us out of that financial black hole proxy war too. That Ukrainian/ American pro Trumpster when I mentioned Zelenski as a suspect they said if he was they kill him. I’m not sure if he’d be able to just retire to Miami so easy. Sometimes I just don’t want to know too much. He told me why they went after that Catholic Church wasn’t about religion but they were using it to help and get info to Russia,
We have enough going on here to think about,
Looks like the Netherlands is starting to kick out the idiot global leaders BS, like Mark Rutte, the most corrupt in their history.I hijacked this from FGC,
Great Job Farmers !!…Now Flush the TURD
MORE HERE
goldielocks @ 1:18
I’ll believe when I see it … and then have a riotous celebration!
It’s on account of the economy doing so well
Corporate Bankruptcies Reach Highest Level Since 2010
In the first six months of 2023, there were 340 corporate bankruptcies, topping every other comparable span in 13 years, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence. This is up 93 percent from the same time a year ago and higher than in 2020, when there was a spike during the early days of the coronavirus pandemic.
https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/corporate-bankruptcies-reach-highest-level-2010
