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Is It Possible To Increase Height By Some Exercise And Home Remedies

I am 15 years old boy. My height is 5'4. My father too has the same height. I have not seen an increase in my height since a year and a half. Can I increase my height upto 6 inches or more through exercises or some home made remedies? Please suggest .
Sat, 25 Jan 2014
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Hi im dr.hemaphysiotherapist.

Growth ends between 18 to 20 years in males, before 18 in females.
so you have still years to grow.

Your 60% to 8o % height depends on genes.
You can take steps to make sure natural height isn't shortened by environmental.

So the things that we can do are

1.rich nutrients that includes more calcium, protein, zinc, vit d. (Dairy products, dhal,pumpkin, peanuts, fresh veggies, fruits).
2.joining sports team, and being very active.
3.strecthing exercises from neck, , shoulder , trunk and legs has to be slow and gentle.
4.hanging on a bar just for 5 to 10 secs daily(can be avoided in issue)
5..swimming twice or thrice weekly.

If you are prone to infections talk to your pead dr for nutritional supplements, if necessary.

You are now just 15, so relax.

Hope the information is useful.In doubt do reply.
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Is It Possible To Increase Height By Some Exercise And Home Remedies

Hi im dr.hemaphysiotherapist. Growth ends between 18 to 20 years in males, before 18 in females. so you have still years to grow. Your 60% to 8o % height depends on genes. You can take steps to make sure natural height isn t shortened by environmental. So the things that we can do are 1.rich nutrients that includes more calcium, protein, zinc, vit d. (Dairy products, dhal,pumpkin, peanuts, fresh veggies, fruits). 2.joining sports team, and being very active. 3.strecthing exercises from neck, , shoulder , trunk and legs has to be slow and gentle. 4.hanging on a bar just for 5 to 10 secs daily(can be avoided in issue) 5..swimming twice or thrice weekly. If you are prone to infections talk to your pead dr for nutritional supplements, if necessary. You are now just 15, so relax. Hope the information is useful.In doubt do reply.