Are you
desperate to increase your height and look taller? Do not worry; today you can
learn to grow taller.
We all are aware of the fact that your height increases
up to a particular age and then it comes to a halt.
Generally, the height
increases till the age of 24 in men and up to the age of18 in women. However,
if you think that you cannot grow tall after 25 years of age –it is not
completely true.
It is difficult to increase height after the age of 25, but
you can still increase your height naturally by improving your posture, proper
diet and performing some height increasing exercise.
Surgeries and growth
hormones supplements that promise high growth in adults are potentially
dangerous and harmful for the body. However, with these height-increasing tips
it is possible to add a few inches to make you appear taller.
Well having
said all this, let me make it clear that height is not as important as person’s
attitude or character.
Appearance in general is a little overrated. People may
be of a variety of heights just like that, we have different features. We look
different due to 75% genetics factors; which mean 25% depends on environmental
or other external factors.
This also means that if your both parents are tall
most likely you will be tall, but there are some cases where both of your
parents are tall and you may be a little bit short. Short itself is subjective,
there is nothing wrong with being short,.
What you may think is short could be
not short to me or someone else. Honestly speaking, some people suit taller
physiques and some suits shorter. Therefore, besides calculating your projected
height by looking at both your parents you do not actually really know how tall
you can be until you reach your full physical adulthood, which is around your
mid-twenties i.e. at the end of puberty.
Why Does
Height Stop Increasing?
Increases in
height attributed to the production of a hormone within the human body called
the human growth hormone, which is secreted by the pituitary gland.
Bones
increases in length due to the presence of cartilage growth plates or epiphyses
during puberty at the end of long bones.
Human Growth Hormone stimulates bone
growth at the growth plates. As we attend adulthood or at our mid twenties
these growth plate fuses, and there is no room for HGH to stimulate bone
growth. Thus it is becomes difficult to increase height after reaching
adulthood.
How To
Increase Height After 25 Naturally?
Although it
is difficult to increase height after the age of 25, but you can still increase
your height naturally by improving your posture, proper diet and performing
some height increasing exercise. With this height-increasing tips it is
possible to add a few inches to make you appear taller. So, discover these
simple yet effective tips to grow taller.
1. Proper
Diet and Nutrition:
Nutrition is
the most vital factor after genetics to increase height. Nutrients giving the
proper fuel to your body promote the growth process. Lack of any vital
nutrient, can result in weakening of bones, breaking and even shrinking of
bones, making you even look shorter than you were before.
On other hand, with a
height increasing diet you can also provide your body with the energy it needs
to keep you healthy and replenish depleted nutrients.
A protein rich balanced
diet will not only stimulate the production of growth hormone but also it will
keep your immune system strong. Strong
the immunity lesser you will fall ill and the faster you will grow.
There are
some foods that you can eat, which will help boost your body to grow to its
maximum potential height.
1. Milk: Milk contains a ton of calcium as well as
vitamin D and B12, which helps
with growing bones and cells in the body. To is
recommended to drinking at least two cups of milk a day, one in the morning for
breakfast and one before bed, for better result. It also helps you sleep
better.
2. Spinach:
Spinach not only makes you stronger but it also makes you taller. Spinach is
low in fat high in protein, fiber, calcium, and iron, Vitamin A, C, E, K and B6
not to mention magnesium phosphorus, potassium and copper. Consume spinach
daily. Make sure you add it into your juice or your smoothie.
3. Carrots:
Especially raw carrots are rich in vitamin A, which is essential for the body
to synthesize protein. Add it in your salad or juice it but do not overdo it.
4. Eggs: You can have eggs so many different ways. It
is an awesome source of protein, which is good for height growth but also keeps
your hair healthy as well.
5. Sardines:
Sardines contains ton of nutrients including Omega-3 fatty acids EPA, DHA and
proteins that produces amino acids that are required to produce new proteins,
which is required in the basis of cell structure. It also contains vitamin D.
2. Calcium:
Calcium is
the most important mineral for your bone health as it is the building block of
your bone. Calcium is also important to increase your bone density and
strength. If you want to grow taller, you must take care of your bone health
and for a healthy bone; you should ensure a proper supply of calcium to your
bone.
Inadequate calcium intake may result in bones weakening, breaking and
even shrinking, making you even shorter than you were before.
All the dairy
products, red meat, green leafy vegetables, nuts and fruits are good source of
calcium. Make sure to incorporate these foods in your regular diet for growth
and maintenance of strong bones and cartilages.
3. Exposure
to Sunlight:
It is very
important to have the daily dose of vitamin D for the body to absorb calcium
effectively. Because of its effect on bone growth, Vitamin D contributes to
your height in the greatest way. The best and inexpensive source of vitamin D
offered to us is sunlight.
You get the required dose of Vitamin D by allowing
your body a regular exposure to sunlight. So make sure you go out in the sun
especially early in the morning or late afternoon can be very beneficial.
This
is for the reason that the ultraviolet radiation is at its lowest during this
time and you can save yourself from the harmful effect of sunrays.
4. Stretching
And Exercise:
While you
are growing, regular exercise releases height growth hormones, which help in
making you taller. Stretching and exercise is extremely vital to grow taller,
as growth is stimulated when the body is being stretching apart from exercise.
It has been also found that exercise stimulates the nerve ends that are
directly linked with the pituitary gland. Pituitary gland then secretes more
Human Growth Hormone that can lead to the increase in height even after the
typical growth ages.
EXERCISE: Exercise is very beneficial to your body. It is much easier to
look taller by being slender and muscular, especially when combined with high
flattering shoes, clothing and a short haircut.
Exercise also keeps your bones
strong and you can keep your bones healthy long into old age by keeping a
steady balanced diet.
The best
exercises that you can do to increase your height Is skipping, cycling,
sprinting, or any other aerobic exercises that involve jumping and sprinting
will result in the longer and stronger bones.
Avoid doing exercise with weight,
doing so actually confuses your body to focus on muscle growth as opposed to
height growth.
You may feel a little
boring of doing regular exercise and stretching. Therefore, what you can do to avoid boring is
you can play our favorite sports that will automatically stretch your body.
Swimming and basketball are great sports in regard of increasing height. Sports
activities like cycling and swimming can also assist to grow taller.
STRETCHING: Stretching is the best way to let your spine elongate to its’
full length and release stress on your lower back. Perform stretching exercise
regularly to increase your height. On a daily basis, stretch yourself after
having a hot bath while your muscles are warm.
After a 5-minute walk, gently
shake each leg and arm to release tension and loosen up. The whole side of your
body must be stretched, start stretching from your fingertips through your
shoulder and hip till all the way to your toes. For best results, repeat this
sequence at least 3 to 5 times.
Here are few
easy stretching exercises that you can perform at home.
·
Bar hanging is swinging your body while hanging from the bar that
is 6 to 7 feet above the ground. Keeps your back straight while swinging on the
bar. Bar hanging can be beneficial for growing height.
· Stand upright with your back straight and keep your feet touching
each other without leaving any gap in between. Now lift your hands slowly up to
your shoulders level and hold it there for a few minutes.
Then stretch your
arms towards the back. Now moving your arms upwards while you inhale and then
bring it down while exhale. Performing this stretching makes your posture erect
and gives an appearance of being tall.
·
Lie down on your back; stretch your right foot towards the left
foot and repeat this with your other foot. Then bring your feet back to their
normal position.
5. Yoga:
Apart from
regular stretching and exercise, daily practicing yoga also helps in
maintaining the correct posture, which in turn makes you look taller. Yoga also
contributes to the overall development of your body. Various yoga positions make
your body supple and stimulating the growth hormones. Therefore, here are the
best yoga poses to make you grow taller.
i)
Tadasana (Mountain
Pose):
Tadasana
also called the mountain pose. Practicing this pose helps in lengthening your
spine.
Steps
· Stand straight with your shoulders relaxed, without slouching or
hunching forward, and feet slightly apart.
·
Raise your hands slowly above your head and lock the fingers
together of both your hands.
·
Slowly lift your ankles and turn your locked palms up. You will feel
a stretch starting from your ankles to calves to spine and up to your head.
·
Stay in this pose for 3 seconds and then slowly lower your ankles
and unlock your hands.
·
For best result repeat this pose 10 times. Perform this tadasana
early in the morning.
ii)
Bhujangasana
(Cobra Pose):
Steps
·
Lie down flat on your belly, palms on the side of your chest, toes
pointed out, tucking your elbows to your sides and your forehead touching the
ground.
·
Now, slowly lift your head up, while your palm supporting your
body and lift your upper torso up. Look towards the ceiling. Be sure that you
raise your body only as far as you can and keep your buttocks firm.
·
This yoga posture will lengthen of your spine. You could feel the
stretch. Stay in this position for a slow count of 15.
·
Slowly, lower your upper body while exhaling and come back to the
starting position. Practicing this pose at least 10 times daily facilitates you
to maintain a longer spine and thus, increase your height.
iii)
Trikonasana
(Triangle Pose):
Steps
·
First stand eject with your feet wide apart.
·
Now, turn right with your right foot pointing towards right and
left foot pointing straight.
·
Touch your right foot with your right hand by bending your body to
the right side. Now keep your left arm above your head. Be sure that both arms
in a straight line.
·
Feel the stretch in your thighs, back, oblique’s, and neck while
looking up towards your left arm.
·
Stay about 20 seconds in this pose. Keep breathing in and breathe
out as you hold the pose.
·
Then return to the starting position slowly.
·
Repeat this on the left side in the same way.
·
Do this pose 5 times every day.
iv)
Sarvangasana
(Shoulder Stand):
Steps
·
Lie on your back with feet together, and shoulders relaxed.
·
Contract your glutes, quads, and hamstrings muscles and slowly
lift your legs up.
·
Now, with your palms, support your back by holding your waist and
then lift up the pelvis.
·
Form a steady and straight line with your toes pointing up. Look
up at your toes.
·
Stay in this position for 5 seconds.
·
Then gently, lower your body and come back to the initial
position.
·
Repeat this pose 5-7 times.
Growth of
our body actually takes place when we are sleeping. Sufficient sleep is
necessary because of the fact that during deep sleep, the growth hormone does
its job of thickening and lengthening your bones. Sleep helps to preserve and
rejuvenate the body especially during the growing years. As per research findings, growing pre-teens
and teenagers need about 8-11 hours of sleep at night, especially during the
golden hours of 11:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m.
Do you know
that the way you sleep can define your growth? Yes, correct sleeping posture is
vital for proper growth. You should have deep sleep on a daily basis in
conjunction with proper diet and exercise, and the follow the following
postures during sleep to facilitate growth.
·
Sleeping on your back without a pillow is the best way. It is even
better if you can keep the pillow under your knees. This is considered to be
the most natural posture for spine.
·
Sleep on a firm but comfortable mattress.
·
While sleeping, always wear clean, soft and comfortable clothes.
·
Before going to sleep have
a warm bath, this will enhances the circulation and help the growth hormone to
play its role.
·
Mind that you bed is big enough to keep your arms and legs
stretched while you are sleeping.
7. Posture:
A good
posture is one more way to make yourself appear taller. A good posture at the
same time prevents many of the complications that come up from poor posture
such as neck aches, backaches. Practicing good posture is irrespective of your
age. A slouched posture not only makes you look shorter but also makes you less
impressive. Therefore, always stand or sit in an upright posture. Practice by
standing up straight against the wall for at least 20 minutes a day and this
will help strengthen your spine and help you to gain a few inches. Trust me;
this will be a game changer. Regular massage also assists to improve your body
posture.
8. Try
Ashwagandha:
Ashwagandha
is a very powerful Ayurvedic herb that is known to stimulate the Human Grown
Hormone indirectly.
Ashwagandha also known as Indian Gensing. It also contains some minerals that help
broaden the bone structure. Take one tablespoon of Ashwagandha powder and mix
it in 1 glass of warm cow milk. Add jiggery or honey to sweeten it. Drink this
milk before you go to sleep at night. Continue to take this ashwagandha milk
for at least 45 days to see some visible results.
9. Avoid Growth
Inhibitors:
If you are
looking to grow taller, you must avoid inhibitor like alcohol, smoking, stress,
steroids, drugs and even junk food.
ALCOHOL:
Alcohol is found to have growth inhibiting effect and affect the body’s natural
functioning because it damages your liver, which is a very important organ for
your body.
SMOKING: Smoking
will destroy cellular structure pretty much destroys everything inside of you
which is your organs and everything that is vital in order for you to stay
alive and be healthy. Smoking raises the level of carbon monoxide in the blood
that restricts the flow of nutrients and thereby stunting the growth.
STRESS:
Stress causes many problems for the body. When you stress your body produces
bad hormones that will go around disturbing growth. So stress less and smile
more.
JUNK FOOD: Junk foods are high in saturated
fats and low in nutrients. Saturated fats hinders with the production of the
growth hormone.
Hope these
methods will allow your body to grow to its maximum potential height.
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