5 Tips to Increase height
Several factors contribute to your overall height. It’s thought
that genetic factors account for 60 to 80 percent of your final height. Certain
environmental factors such as nutrition and exercise typically account for the
remaining percentage.
Between age 1 and puberty most people gain about 2 inches
height each year. Once puberty hits, you may grow at a rate of 4 inches per
year. However everyone grows at a different pace.
For girls this growth spurt typically begins early in the
teenage years. Boys may not experience this sudden increase in height until the
end of their teens.
You generally stop growing taller after you go through puberty.
This means that as an adult you are unlikely to increase your height.
However there are certain things that you can do throughout
adolescence to ensure that you’re maximizing your potential for growth. You should
continue these as an adult to promote overall well being and retain your
height.
1. Eat a balanced diet::--
During your growing years it’s crucial that you get all of
the nutrients your body needs.
Your diet should include:
# Fresh fruits
# Fresh Vegetables
# Whole Grains
# Proteins
# Dairy
You should limit or avoid foods containing:--
@ Sugar
@ Trans Fat
@ Saturated Fats
If an underlying medical condition or older age is causing
your height to decrease by affecting your bone density up your calcium intake. It’s
often recommended that women over age 50 and men over age 70 should consume
1,200 milligrams of calcium per day.
Vitamin D also promotes bone health. Common sources of
vitamin D tuna, fortified milk, and egg yolks. If you aren’t getting enough
vitamin D n your diet talk to your doctor about taking a supplement to meet
your recommended daily amount.
2. Use Supplements With Caution:--
There are only a few cases where supplements may be
appropriate to increase height in children and combat shrinking in older
adults.
For e.g.:-- if you have a condition that affects your human
growth hormone production your doctor may recommend a supplement containing
synthetic HGH.
Additionally older adults may wish to take vitamin D or calcium
supplements to reduce their risk of osteoporosis.
In all other cases you should avoid supplements with promises
about height. Once your growth plates become fused together there’s no chance
that you can increase your height regardless of what the supplement label
advertises.
3. Get the right amount of sleep::--
Occasionally skimping on sleep won’t affect your height in
the long term. But if during adolescence you regularly clock less than the
recommended amount it may lead to complications.
This is because your body releases HGH while you sleep. Production
of this hormone and others may go down if you aren’t getting enough shut-eye.
It’s suggested that: ---
# Newborns up to 3 months old get 14-17 hours of sleep each
day.
# Infants ages 3-11 months old get 12-17 hours
# Toddlers ages 1-2 years get 11-14 hours
# Young children ages 3-5 years old get 10-13 hours
# Children ages 6-13 get nine to 11 hours
# Teenagers ages 14-17 get eight to 10 hours
# Adults ages 18-64 get seven to nine hours
# Older adults ages
65 and older get seven to eight hours
Getting extra sleep may even increase HGH production so go
ahead and take that power nap.
4. Stay active::--
Regular exercise has many benefits. It strengthens your
muscles and bones, helps you to maintain a healthy weight and promotes HGH
production.
Children in school should get at least an hour of exercise a
day. During this time, they should focus on:
# strength- building exercise such as pushups or sit-ups
# flexibility exercises, such as yoga
# flexibility exercises, such as yoga
# Aerobic activities such as playing a tag, jumping rope or
biking
Exercising as an adult has its benefits too. In addition to helping
you maintain your overall health, it can also help reduce your risk of
osteoporosis. This condition occurs when your bones become weak or brittle,
resulting in bone density loss. This can cause you to shrink.
To reduce your risk, try walking, playing tennis, or practicing
yoga several times a week.
5. Practice good posture::--
Poor posture may make you look shorter than you actually
are. And over time, slumping or slouching can also affect your actual height.
Your back should curve naturally in three places. If you
regularly slump or slouch these curves may shift to accommodate your new
posture. This can cause pain in your neck and back.
Being mindful of how you stand, sit, and sleep is key. Talk to
your doctor about how you can incorporate ergonomics into your daily routine. Depending
on your needs, a standing desk or memory foam pillow may be all that’s needed
to correct your posture.
You can also practice exercises designed to improve your
posture over time. If you’re unsure of where to begin, talk to your doctor. They
can help develop an exercise routine that’s right for you.
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