How to Increase Height? I know this Question always popup in your mind. One of the prerequisites to be attractive is one’s height. Some people are blessed with good height and yet there are others who are not so tall and wish to be some inches taller than they are. And here in this article we are sharing with you some of the time tested methods which can be used to increase one’s height

How do we grow?.

We all are aware of the fact that our height increases up to a particular age and then it comes to a halt. Height increases up to the age of 18years in women and up to the age of 24 years in men. Increase in height is attributed to the production of growth hormone, called the HGH( Human Growth Hormone), which is secreted by the pituitary gland called the master gland of our  body.

t is rather difficult to increase height after reaching adulthood as the production of these hormones slowly stops. In most cases, the epiphyses of the long bones are fused as the last bits of cartilaginous tissue in the bones turn into solid hard bones. This prevents any further growth in longer bones. However, if the hormones are released naturally, increase in height can be observed.

How to Increase Height?

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:

1. Natural methods of increasing the height
2. Artificial methods which are usually temporary

Natural Methods to Increase your Height

Natural methods to increase our height are all based on sound scientific methods 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 methods are the best way to try to increase 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 in 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.

Exercises to Increase 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 spinal erect awhile 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:

1. Basic leg stretches
2. Super stretch and touching toes
3. Twists
4. Cobra stretching
5. Bar-pulls (hanging from the bars) Hanging from bars 3 to 4 rounds, each round lasting a minute is very effective.

Yoga

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: Also known as the mountain pose is very effective as , this asana helps in lengthening your spine.

Bhujanga asana is also very effective as it elongates and strengthens our spine. In fact, all the asanas which stretch our spine work wonderfully

Height Increasing Factors:

There are some important factors that are necessary in determining your height. These factors are naturally and easily available and play an important role in increasing your height.

Meditation

The major systems in the human body are the endocrine system. The pituitary gland releases human growth hormone (HGH). This is responsible for height increase. So, take 5min. Medication on the pituitary gland and stimulate this will helpful to release growth hormone. The pituitary gland is located in the center of the skull, just behind the bridge of the nose, is about the size of a pea.  You see the effect of meditation. So try it and increase your height such a magic, but 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 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.

Artificial Methods of Increasing your height

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 is 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 increaser product is a device 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.