Temperatures in the mountains are often 5 to 10 degrees cooler than other areas and sea breezes keep the coastal areas slightly cooler than interior areas. Humidity, a major factor of the summer comfort level in the Southeast, is often not bad in early June and tends to rise as June approaches July. Hurricane Season. Hurricane season begins June 1 and lasts until November 30.
Most fruits and vegetables contain potassium, a mineral that seems to lower blood pressure. Orange juice, tomato juice, bananas, and potatoes are all high in potassium; some studies have shown, in fact, that eating two bananas a day may lower blood pressure significantly.
An old Chinese remedy for high blood pressure is to drink celery juice, which you can make in a blender or juicer. One to two glasses daily can help prevent or normalize high blood pressure. High blood pressure is often responsible for strokes, heart disease and kidney failure. Do as the Chinese have been doing for centuries: eat and drink your celery for long life,.