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I Want To Increase Of My Height At The Age Of 21
hiee doctor ... m guy of 21 running... i want to increase my height... right now it is 5.4... can i grow my height... suggest medicines and related exercise...
Wed, 1 Jun 2011
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Dr. Shilpa Benade,
Ayurveda Specialist's Response
Ayurveda Specialist's Response
No dear medication dose not work after 18 yrs. But you can try swiming, cycling, playing badminton.
u hv already crossed that age where bone growth can be possible.
try doing yoga. try tar asan.
it can increase your height by increasing intervertebral disc space
try doing yoga. try tar asan.
it can increase your height by increasing intervertebral disc space
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Dr. Anitha's
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Hi,
growth in height usually ceases by this age. Try some stretching exercises
growth in height usually ceases by this age. Try some stretching exercises
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usually the growing period ends by this age..but still u can give your best by involving in active sports like basketball,etc..eat healthy diet..also try swimming
usually the growing period ends by this age..but still u can give your best by involving in active sports like basketball,etc..eat healthy diet..also try swimming
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