Some people are blessed with good height genes naturally and yet there are others who are not so tall and wish to be some inches taller than they are. For those who are keen to know how to increase height after 18, we have compiled some simple, tested methods that surely work and help in increasing your height considerably.
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Can I grow taller even after 18?
It is really difficult to increase height after the age of 25, primarily due to the fact that the bones stop growing at this age and the production of growth hormones in our body declines and finally stops. However, with a few tricks and tips, it is possible to add a few inches to your height or at least appear taller.
These tips to increase height can be broadly put in the following two categories:
- Natural methods of increasing the height
- Artificial methods which are usually temporary
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1. Natural Methods to Increase your Height
Natural methods of increasing height are all based on sound scientific reasoning and they do work if we follow them. These methods do not claim to give drastic results because these don’t interfere with our endocrine system and functioning of our body. These are the best ways to try increasing your height.
Proper Diet and Nutrition:
- Liver
- Green vegetables
- Potatoes
- Nuts such as almonds and peanuts
- Chicken
- Beans
- Peas
- Fruits like apples and bananas
- Milk and dairy products
Proper diet and nutrition play an extremely important role in improving our height. A well-balanced diet which is rich in calcium, phosphorus, iodine and magnesium is extremely important for proper growth. For these minerals to be assimilated into our body we must refrain from junk food and food that contains trans-fats as these interfere with the absorption of the minerals and nutrients which are needed for our growth. In order to get protein, carbohydrates, amino acids and calcium required for healthy growth and development, we should make these following items a part of our everyday meal.
- Egg yolk
- Beef
- Carrots
- Fish
The importance of calcium in the overall development of the human body cannot be ignored. This nutrient is vital for the growth and maintenance of strong bones and cartilages. Thus, it is advisable to have milk and dairy products to fulfill our calcium requirements. Apart from this, we must also drink at least 6 to 8 glasses of water daily to detoxify your body.
Proper sleep
A good night’s sleep is absolutely essential not only for our overall well being but our growth also. It is due to the fact that the growth hormone does its job of thickening and lengthening your bones during deep sleep. Correct sleeping posture is also crucial for proper growth as correct posture keeps the spine straight and this adds to our inches.
Exercises that help in Gaining Height.
All of us know about the benefits of exercising, exercises, if done correctly and consistently can cure half our diseases. Exercising in all its forms is generally good for maintaining our bodies in good shape, but there are specific exercises which help us in increasing our height. Before we get to know about these exercises we should always remember that how we sit or stand also contributes to a large extent to how tall we appear. If our posture is not correct, that is we sit sloughed or don’t stand straight, we appear shorter than we actually are. So keep your spine erect while sitting as well as standing. Stretching exercises are a great way to add up to your height a few inches.
Some of the stretching exercises are:
- Basic leg stretches
- Super stretch and touching toes
- Twists
- Cobra stretching
- Bar-pulls (hanging from the bars) Hanging from bars 3 to 4 rounds, each round lasting a minute is very effective.
Grow Taller with these Yoga Asanas.
Apart from regular exercising, practicing yoga also helps in maintaining the correct posture and thus contributes not only to height gain but to the overall development of your body. The different yoga positions make your body supple, besides stimulating the growth hormones.
Tadasana:Â Also known as the mountain pose is very effective as this asana helps in lengthening your spine.
Bhujangasana: It is also very effective as it elongates and strengthens our spine. In fact, all the asanas which stretch our spine work wonderfully
 Factors That are Responsible for your Height and how to stimulate these?
There are some important factors that are necessary for determining your height. These factors are naturally and easily available and play an important role in increasing your height.
Meditation
The pituitary gland releases human growth hormone (HGH) which is responsible for height increase. So, take 5min and meditate. It will stimulate the pituitary gland which further helps to release growth hormone. The pituitary gland is located in the center of the skull, just behind the bridge of the nose. It is about the size of a pea.  You see the effect of meditation. So try it and increase your height considerably and in a scientific way.
Exposure to sunlight
Sunlight is one of the most important sources of vitamin D. Vitamin D contributes to your height in the greatest way because of its effect on bone growth. Exposure to sunlight allows your body to get the required dose of Vitamin D. Sunbathing, especially early in the morning or late afternoon, can be very beneficial because the ultraviolet radiation is at its lowest during this time.
Growth stunting factors
People should refrain from abusing substances like alcohol and some narcotics etc..As these substances dehydrate us and they also interfere with our growth, metabolism resulting in stunted growth and development. People who are trying to gain weight should moderate their intake of caffeine as it interferes with calcium absorption, which in turn is very important for our growth.
Stress
Stress is the root cause of many diseases and it also has a negative effect on our growth by interfering with the working of our endocrine system.
Immunity
Build up your immunity as a sound immune system means a healthy body and a healthy and happy body means time for growth.
2. Artificial Methods that help in Growing Taller after 18.
Artificial methods can include supplements which induce our body to produce growth hormones so that increase in height takes place. For this purpose both Ayurvedic as well as homeopathic medicines are available in the market. Some of the height increasing products present in the market are:
Height Top Cap
To increase the height use Height top Caps that are said to stimulate that part of the pituitary gland that is responsible for secreting growth hormones.
Height insoles
A temporary arrangement of increasing height can be made by wearing insoles in the shoes that can increase the height by at least 2 to 3 inches.
Yo-yo height increaser
This height increasing product is a device that uses magnet therapy and both males and females can use it. It is supposed to help in the extension of the spinal column and enhance the growth of cartilages
Bull height
Bull height is a chrome-plated adjustable steel bar that can be fitted to any door frame easily. It possesses rubber bush that holds the bar compressed to the frame so as to hold up to 130 kilos of weight. It increases the height and also helps in improving posture.
3. Height Increasing Medicines and Supplements
Increasing height solutions also have supplements and medications in line. There are a lot of medications and supplements that claim to have proven results, thus we can consider them but then it can be their marketing strategy as well.Still, we can not deny the fact that they have a science behind it and this may or may not be effective. Some of them are explained below.
Homeopathy Pills
Homeopathy pills are also available in the market that the manufacturers claim have no side effects and are very affordable.
Height Top Supplements
Height increasing Supplements are available in the form of capsules that both women and men can have. These comprise of herbal extracts that are claimed to render quick results by enhancing the ability of growth hormones.
Ashwagandha Powder
Ashwagandha, also known as Withania somnifera, helps in increasing height. You can easily create this mix at home by mixing 2 tablespoons of this powder in a cup of milk and adding a piece of jaggery to sweeten it. It must be consumed every night for a period of 45 days in order to increase height. People with high blood pressure should consult a doctor before starting this therapy.
Somatropinne HGH
This height growth product is said to elongate the bones in turn results in an increase in the height. It is mainly used by bodybuilders. Somatropinne HGH produces amino acids which aid in height gain.
Growth Maximizer Pro
This product is available in a pack with a month’s supply of essential amino acids that not only increases the height but also energizes the person.
Although we all know that genetics plays a big role in determining ones body characteristics, still it is true as well that science has found certain ways for those who want to enhance or improve certain features of oneself. If we know the facts we can always find a way.Hope this article was of some help to you all and you work towards your goal of growing taller!If you have any queries and questions related to this topic, we would love to hear from you , write to us on our mail id in Contact info.
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