Thread: High blood pressure. Any advice？

I've just been diagnosed with dangerously high blood pressure. (160/100).
I'm quite surprised to be honest. I'm carrying a bit much weight (99KG @ 1.8m) but that isn't exactly obese.
I get a reasonable amount of exercise (though not regular) and I'm reasonably fit, strong and otherwise healthy.
I have a fairly balanced diet and I don't eat much processed food. I DO tend to drink 2 to 4 bottles of beer 2 to 4 evenings a week, especially in this heat.
I'm wondering how this came about but all my research on the internet seems to leads to this. 'Shit happens as you get older' (61).
The websites all seem to have different ideas but agree on a couple of things. It seems the way to lower the blood pressure is less salt (Guilty there) more regular exercise and more leafy green vegetables. And lay off the beer , though most seem to agree that a in moderation alcohol is beneficial (as is tea and coffee) . (Define 'moderation').
anyway just wondering if any of you had any other ideas on how to lower the blood pressure.
Think I should get my cholesterol checked, that won't help if it's high.