There are a number of things you can do to reduce your blood pressure either instead of medication or along with medication. Of course you should follow your doctor s instructions with regard to any medical treatment. There are some things that do help lower blood pressure: 1. Lose weight--get down to your appropriate body mass index (see http://www.consumer.gov/weightloss/bmi.htm) 2. Exercise. Moderate exercise--such as brisk walking--can help manage weight and blood pressure. 3. Eat the DASH diet. This is a diet that has been shown to reduce blood pressure. See http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/hbp/dash/ (For more information on exercise and diet see http://www.webmd.com/content/article/17/1676_51611?src=Inktomi condition=Fitness) 4. Relaxation exercises: Some people can lower blood pressure through relaxation (see http://www.utsouthwestern.edu/utsw/cda/dept16498/files/143155.html). Ten Ways to Reduce Stress and Relax: http://www.drweil.com/u/Article/M131/ Hope this is helpful to you!