Hi doctor,im kilani writing frm nigeria. Recently i was diagnosed 2 have high blood pressure(150/100).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, exercise(im asthmatic), or have u.
If I am your treating physician, would advise you the following guidelines initially1)To follow the DASH diet(Dietary approaches to stop hypertension)-\u2192a)encourage whole grains, high fiber rich diet(including fruits, vegetables), fish,poultry meat like chicken, nuts,low fat dairy products in diet)Limit simple sugars containing Chat Doctor. 2)Limit salt intake less than 6 gram/day.3)To engage with regular aerobic physical activity such as brisk walking (at least 30 min/day)4)Try to maintain normal body weight(i.e. maintain normal BMI 18.5-24.9)5)Avoid smoking, limit alcohol consumption. Hope this information helps you. If any further questions, happy to answer you. Take care.