<s>[INST] Hi doctor,i'm kilani writing frm nigeria. Recently i was diagnosed 2 have high blood pressure(150/100).i'm now placed on a medicine which i've 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(i'm asthmatic), or have u. [/INST] If i am your treating physician,would advise you the following guidelines initially1)To follow the DASH diet(Dietary approaches to stop hypertension)--->a)encourage whole grains,high fiber rich diet(including fruits,vegetables),fish,poultry meat like chicken,nuts,low fat dairy products in dietb)Limit simple sugars containing drinks,food like sweets and saturated fat intake.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. </s>