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Suggest Methods To Reduce Bp

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.
Tue, 2 Sep 2014
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If i am your treating physician,would advise you the following guidelines initially
1)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 diet
b)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.
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Suggest Methods To Reduce Bp

If i am your treating physician,would advise you the following guidelines initially 1)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 diet b)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.