<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.Hi doctor,im kilani writing frm nigeria. Recently i was diagnosed 2 have high blood pressure150100.im now placed on a medicine which ive been taking for 3wks. Is there anything i can do 2 reduce this apart from taking drug? I mean d kind of food 2 eat, exerciseim asthmatic, or have u.  <response>: If I am your treating physician, would advise you the following guidelines initially1To follow the DASH dietDietary approaches to stop hypertension-aencourage whole grains, high fiber rich dietincluding fruits, vegetables, fish,poultry meat like chicken, nuts,low fat dairy products in dietLimit simple sugars containing Chat Doctor. 2Limit salt intake less than 6 gramday.3To engage with regular aerobic physical activity such as brisk walking at least 30 minday4Try to maintain normal body weighti.e. maintain normal BMI 18.5-24.95Avoid smoking, limit alcohol consumption. Hope this information helps you. If any further questions, happy to answer you. Take care. 