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I'm 20 right now and my height is only 5'4. I'm taller than my mother and sister but equal to my father. I'm in desperate need to increase my height as much as I can please suggest is it possible by any way without any side effects? All the kids over here have suddenly grown taller than me over past years and only my height is not growing please help.
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It's going to be difficult at this age but you can try Homoeopathic treatment as it doesn't have any side effects. With exercises you can try.
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Children's height depends upon nutrition and well-being and on genetics i.e. the height of his/her father and the mother. Genetically males have greater average height compared to females.
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It's really difficult to increase the height after reaching adulth hood as the production of growth hormone slowly stops.
Surgeries and growth hormone administration will promote height which potentially dangerous and detrimental to the body. However with few tips is possible to add a few more inches ;
~Proper Diet and nutrition
Balancing diet with rich in calcium, vitamin D, iodine, magnesium, protein, etc include food items like egg yolk, fish, chicken, lots of nuts, pears, diary products, fruits like apple and bananas.
~Stretching Exercises like cycling, swimming, bar hanging, rope jumping, spot high jump etc.
~Expose to sunlight
Especially during early morning and evening hours. Sunlight is the good source of vitamin D which contributes to bone growth.
~Proper sleep
Fact that growth hormones does it's job of thickening and lengthening our bones during deep sleep. Correct posture is also crucial for proper growth
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Hello Sir,
Thanks for your valuable question, we understand your problem completely. Best is to increase your height with herbal supplements to avoid any side effects. Contact us at Phone or online chat with us to get best herbal medicine.
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Hello dear it's 20 so bit difficult..
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consult me online I will suggest you some exercise and diet that may help you ☺️
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Dr. Merlin
Homoeopath
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
U can take homeopathy constitutional medication to increase height.
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