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Is There Any Way To Increase My Height?

Hi! I'm 5'8 & always thought I was tall, but modeling industry is pretty competitive in the 5'10 range and a lot of modeling agencies have being saying I'm a little tiny. Is there a way to increase height? I'm 21.. Healthy, eat lots of fruits and veggies and exercise
Sat, 11 Jan 2014
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Hi

Im dr.hema physiotherapist.

Theoretically studies says growth ends between 18 to 20 years.practically we notice some people grow even after 20's.so you can try but dont fight with your health because 5.8 is not less.
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)
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2.joining sports team, and being very active.

3.strecthing exercises from neck, , shoulder , trunk and legs has to be slow and gentle
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4 hanging on a bar just for 5 to 10 secs daily(can be avoided in issue)

5.swimming.

Hope the information is useful.

Happy to help u.
In doubt do reply.
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Is There Any Way To Increase My Height?

Hi Im dr.hema physiotherapist. Theoretically studies says growth ends between 18 to 20 years.practically we notice some people grow even after 20 s.so you can try but dont fight with your health because 5.8 is not less. 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. Hope the information is useful. Happy to help u. In doubt do reply.