Page 6 - Martin Downs Bulletin - August '23

Page 6, Martin Downs
Treasure Coast Outdoors

Fish Deep To Beat The Heat use diving devices. My you to choose how far starboard or port you want to be. This
personal favorite is the
eliminates the need for outriggers.
By Jim Weix Luhr Jensen Dipsy Diver. The Dipsy Diver attaches directly to your line. When a
The record-breaking heat It comes in a variety fish hits, the device releases from the dive position and better
and ocean water temperatures of sizes and depending allows you to fight the fish.
are creating some challenges. upon the size, will get They come in a large variety of colors. Depending upon
Just as people seek out air- your trolled bait down what you are fishing for, you might want to use a color that
conditioned homes, the fish from anywhere from 20 will also get the attention of a fish.
are looking for some relief too. to 100 feet. Editor’s note: Jim Weix is an avid hunter, angler,
It seems that the top 20 It also is adjustable, conservationist, as well as an outdoor writer. Jim is included
feet of the ocean are too hot so you can run your lines in the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association’s Hall of Fame for
for the fish too. straight back, starboard, helping restore thousands of acres of wetlands. Jim is a broker
Some anglers are using or port. It has four associate with The Keyes Company. He can be reached at
trolling sinkers, while others settings, which allow (772) 341-2941 or by email: jimweix@jimweix.com.

Wounded Veterans Relief Fund from page 1 Visit wvrf.org, call (561) 855-4207, or email info@
wvrf.org for more information about WVRF and its
“We are thrilled to be the first organization in the state veteran dental care initiatives.
to provide this much-needed service to veterans,” Durkee About The Wounded Veterans Relief Fund
said. “We believe that every veteran deserves access to The Wounded Veterans Relief Fund (WVRF) is a
quality dental care, and we are committed to working veteran-led nonprofit organization that provides urgent
with our partners to make this a reality.” financial assistance, critical dental care, and access
WVRF has already funded $332,419.74 in veteran to professional services for Florida’s eligible wounded
dental support in 2023 and has donated over $1 million to veterans. The nonprofit was founded in 2009 and Army
veteran dental care since the start of the program in 2021. Veteran Michael Durkee is the executive director.
Florida State House Bill 635: Dental Services for Veterans WVRF is headquartered in North Palm Beach, Fla.,
was approved and signed by the Florida Governor, and Before After with additional team members located in the Pensacola,
now can give this Florida nonprofit the needed funding in Tampa, and Orlando regions. “Like” WVRF on Facebook
order to extend its dental program to a larger number of and provide a clear path for employment and a better at WoundedVeteransReliefFund and follow on Instagram
qualified Florida disabled veterans. The Florida Governor life,” Durkee said. “We are grateful for the support of at @wvrelieffund and Twitter @WVReliefFund.
signed the proposed bill on May 26. our partners, as well as the state legislature, in making
A list of basic qualification criteria is listed at wvrf. this initiative possible.” Photos by WVRF
org. Veterans who qualify for assistance and are interested
in dental care should contact their VA social worker or
County Veteran Service Officer to submit a dental referral Related Information Provided By The Mayo Clinic Pneumonia
to WVRF. Poor dental hygiene is directly linked to other chronic Certain bacteria in your mouth can be pulled into your
“We hope that by providing dental care to veterans, health care conditions like diabetes and heart disease. lungs, causing pneumonia and other respiratory diseases.
we can help improve their overall health and well-being, Studies have found that people with periodontal or Certain conditions also might affect your oral health,
gum disease have a greater risk of experiencing a major including:
cardiovascular event, such as a heart attack or stroke. Gum Diabetes
disease leads to an increased arterial inflammation, which By reducing the body’s resistance to infection, diabetes
is responsible for cardiovascular problems. puts your gums at risk. Gum disease appears to be more
Studies suggest that oral bacteria and the frequent and severe among people who have diabetes.
inflammation associated with a severe form of gum Research shows that people who have gum disease have
disease (periodontitis) might play a role in some a harder time controlling their blood sugar levels. Regular
diseases. And certain diseases, such as diabetes and periodontal care can improve diabetes control.
HIV/AIDS, can lower the body’s resistance to infection, HIV/AIDS
making oral health problems more severe. Oral problems, such as painful mucosal lesions, are
Conditions That Can Be Linked To Oral Health common in people who have HIV/AIDS.
Your oral health might contribute to various diseases Osteoporosis
and conditions, including: This bone-weakening disease is linked with
Endocarditis periodontal bone loss and tooth loss. Certain drugs used
This infection of the inner lining of your heart chambers to treat osteoporosis carry a small risk of damage to the
or valves (endocardium) typically occurs when bacteria or bones of the jaw.
other germs from another part of your body, such as your Alzheimer’s Disease
mouth, spread through your bloodstream and attach to Worsening oral health is seen as Alzheimer’s disease
certain areas in your heart. progresses.
Cardiovascular Disease Other conditions that might be linked to oral health
Although the connection is not fully understood, some include eating disorders, rheumatoid arthritis, certain
research suggests that heart disease, clogged arteries and cancers and an immune system disorder that causes dry
stroke might be linked to the inflammation and infections mouth (Sjogren’s syndrome).
that oral bacteria can cause. According to the American Diabetes Association,
Pregnancy And Birth Complications diabetes triples the risk of getting periodontal disease, and
Periodontitis has been linked to premature birth and an individual with diabetes and periodontal disease is three
low birth weight. times more likely to develop cardiorenal mortality.

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