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How Can I Increase My Height?

hi , im 17 years old and still 5'5 ; i know my height will be based on my genes too ; my father is also of my height ; but my brother has grown 6 feet ; but i dont know how this was possible for him ; as i'm the shortest in my friends circle , i need your help to grow 5 more inches tall ;
Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hi,
Nothing to worry, you will still increase your height upto 20 years.
Go for height increasing exercises like running, jogging, swimming, jumping ropes, cycling etc.
Take high protein diet.
Ok and take care.
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How Can I Increase My Height?

Hi, Nothing to worry, you will still increase your height upto 20 years. Go for height increasing exercises like running, jogging, swimming, jumping ropes, cycling etc. Take high protein diet. Ok and take care.