Height Gain Exercises

CONTENTS
Introduction
Part 1
Facts About Growth & Height
Human Growth Periods 3
Growth Hormone 4
The Spinal Column 5
Height Decreasing Disorders 8
Height & Weight Chart 10
Part 2
Understanding Childrens Growth
Possible Causes For Short Stature 12
Physical Examination 13
Standard Growth Chart 14
Part 3
Factors That Affect Growth
Nutrition 17
Vitamins and Minerals 21
Sleep 24
Part 4
How To Look Taller
Posture 27
Appearance 29
Part 5
Guidelines For Exercising
Preparation Notes 31
Breathing 31
Self Back Massage 33
Part 6
Stretching
Yoga & Pilates 35
Hip & Lower Back Stretches 46
Neck & Shoulder Stretches 47
Inversion 48
Ankle Weight Methods 49
Kicking 51
Hanging 51
Part 7
Mental Exercises
Guided Imagery 53
Subconscious 54
Positive Thinking 54
Relaxation Techniques 55
Self-Hypnosis 55
Part 8
Other Exercises
Aerobic Exercises 56
Anaerobic Exercises 60
Back Exercises 64
Part 9
Exercise Routines
Exercise Routine 1 66
Exercise Routine 7
Exercise Routine 8
67
68
Part 10 Meal Plan
6-Meal Plan
Nutritional Supplements
69
70
Part 11 Tools
Height Calculator
Personals Analysis
71
72
Part 12 Height Increasing Products
Products That Help Increase Height
Companies That Promote Height
Increasing Products
74
75
Part 13 Articles
Cosmetic Leg Lengthening
6 Ways To Boost Growth Hormones
Successful Short Individuals
78
82
85
INTRODUCTION
Height is a very subjective term. What one person considers as tall may be short to
someone else. Nevertheless,
there are many personal, professional, financial and gender advantages to being
taller such as the following:
women are naturally more attracted to taller men
society associates attributes power, intelligence, leadership, confidence, and
competence to taller
individuals
better self-confidence and self-esteem
taller men are inexplicably selected 75% of the time for a job compared with
shorter men with similar
credentials and experience
Like it or not, height does play a part in our daily lifestyles and chances of
success. It may the deciding factor
towards your professional and personal successes. Heres another little known fact
- 95% of all the tall people in
this world have shorter parents and grew taller as a result of certain factors that
will be discussed in this book.
Information in this book will increase your height, maximise your individual growth
potential as well as provided
you with the following additional benefits.
longer, stronger, flexible, and more supple spine
thin and sculpted stomach and back
enhanced ability to perform skilled movements
increased mental and physical relaxation
enhanced development of body awareness
enhanced physical fitness
You will grow taller, think clearer and be physically fit. By reducing the effects
of aging, you will be able to live
your life to the fullest! This book promotes total well being by presenting
nutritional advise and numerous growth
enhancing exercises, as well as interesting snippets on height-related information
that can be enjoyed by everyone.
No matter how old you may be, follow the recommendations in this book and you can
increase your height and
stand tall in due time. Good luck and happy reading!
Part 1
FACTS ABOUT GROWTH & HEIGHT
Human Growth Periods
There is a lot of misinformation regarding the ages that growth takes place, how
tall you will likely be, and
what the exact roles of heredity and environment have on your growth. Throughout
your life you will constantly
generate human growth hormone. Maintaining your bodies chemical balance and cell
rejuvenation are two
main reasons your body generates Human Growth Hormones (HGH). Whether you are
looking forward to
increasing your linear height, developing bone density, or regenerating your bone
cells, human growth hormone
can be manufactured in great amounts and is distributed most often during certain
periods of your life. There
are a number of factors that, if manipulated correctly, will substantially increase
growth hormone levels in
your body.
It is quite common for boys and girls to grow suddenly as they enter puberty. This
is called the growth spurt. The
graph below shows this more clearly:
Girls and Boys Growth Rates

InchesCentimeters
Age in Years
Boys
Girls
Growth takes place from time of fertilisation to about age thirty and it is seldom
smooth, regular, and
predictable. Most girls will have their growth spurt between ages 10 and 14, during
the early stages of
puberty. During this growth spurt that lasts for a year or two, growth is rapid.
They can grow as much as 3
inches per year during this duration. Hence, it is common for 12 and 13 year old
girls to be taller and heavier
than boys.
Most boys start puberty and begin their growth spurt between ages 13 and 15. Their
growth spurt also lasts for
a year or two and during this period they may gain as much as 4 inches per year.
By age 15, it is common
for boys to become taller and heavier than girls. After the growth spurt, growth
continues but slows down to a
steadier rate.
It is important to note that growth spurt can occur within a wide age range. Each
individual may experience
growth spurt earlier or later than the average age. Although it is widely accepted
that an individual's
maximum height is achieved by the late teens, it is however incorrect. Most girls
reach their full height by 17
while most boys by 19, although lots of individuals continue to grow into the
twenties. The vertebrae in the
spinal column continue to grow in length and width until about age thirty.
The growth you experience and the height that you ultimately acquire is the result
or heredity and the
environment. Therefore it will be incorrect to assume that the maximum height you
obtain is solely the result of
heredity.
Environmental factors that affect your height include disease, stress, nutrition,
exercise and sleep. They are just as
important as heredity in determining growth. You may have little or no control over
your genes, but you may
manipulate the environment you are in. By understanding these factors, you can use
them to your full
advantage.
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Growth Hormone
Hormones are chemicals produced by special cells in glands and other organs of the
body. Most hormones are
produced by cells in the endocrine glands. These hormones are produced in very
small amounts and are
released into the bloodstream and travel to the organ or tissue where their effect
takes place. Several hormones
are involved in regulating growth. Some act directly on organs, while others act by
triggering the production of
other hormones, which activates specific organ functions that is necessary for
growth. Growth hormone is a
protein produced particularly by the pituitary gland. Proteins are made of building
blocks known as amino
acids. Located in the centre of our brain, the pituitary gland is often called the
master gland because it controls
the release of many of the body's hormones.
ACTH LH FSH GH TSH

Adrenal
Gland
Testicles Ovaries Liver Thyroid
Hydrocortisone
Testosterone Estrogen
Progesterone
IGF
T3&T4
Pituitary
Hypothalamus
Releasing
Factors
Brain
Overview of some of the most important hormones
There are two unnatural ways to increase growth hormone level growth hormone-
releasing products and
injections.
Growth hormone-releasing products such as glycine, glutamine, agrinine, ornithine,

niacin, and 16 other
amino acids can be obtained without prescription. These substances are usually used
by bodybuilders. Some
of them are good for boosting immunity, protecting the liver, fighting cancer,
rebuilding body tissue after
surgery or trauma, amongst many other applications.
Some types of amino acids help produce growth hormone and with proper exercises may
increase your
growth. Performing this self-treatment without medical supervision, especially for
children, is not recommended.
These drugs have to be taken in proper dosage and some of them need to be combined
with other drugs or
nutrients. Improper usage may cause you grievous health problems. There are many
side effects such as
diarrhoea, low toxicity, headache, drowsiness, muscle spasms, dizziness high blood
pressure, nervousness,
depression, hair loss, gaining weight, and many more.
Manmade growth hormone is administered by a series of injections that could cost

anywhere from USD12,000
to USD18,000 a year. It is usually prescribed after careful evaluation of an
individual's growth pattern and
growth potential. These injections may help you grow, but inducing growth too
quickly may inhibit growth at
a later stage. Growth hormone may produce various other side effects such as high
cholesterol, diabetes, liver
abnormalities, increased tissue stiffness, carpal tunnel syndrome, musculoskeletal
disease, neuropathy, allergic
reactions, pancreatitis, hyperglycemia, visual deterioration, headaches, vomiting,
increased liver enzyme
levels, increased sweating, edema, pain in general and back pain specifically. If
you receive these injections,
your body will adapt to this drug, and will refuse to produce natural growth
hormone after you stop receiving
injections. If you think these procedures are not for you, read further.
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Exercise, stress and emotional excitement induce growth hormone release. On the
other hand, obesity and
fatty acids inhibits the release of growth hormone. It is growth hormone that grows
the cells, bones, muscles,
and organs of our bodies.
The Spinal Column
Fundamental knowledge of its structure and function can dramatically increase your
height and growth potential.
The spinal column is one of the most important body parts. Without it you could not
support yourself upright
and perform many complex functions. A healthy spine will optimise your body's
transmission of energy and
go through your daily tasks with ease and comfort.
For adults, there are 33 vertebrae in your spinal column. The first important
component of the spine is
cartilaginous pads called intervertebra discs. These discs are located between each
of these 33 vertebrae. They
are pads of soft tissue that lie between the vertebrae. Its main function is to act
as shock absorbers and provide
separation between each vertebra. It is also responsible for the flexibility of the
spine. On average, your total
discs account for one-quarter the length of your vertebral column 4.50" to 6" (12
to 15 cm) for most people.
The thicker those discs, the longer your spinal column is and the taller you
become.
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
C7
T1
T2
T3
T4
T5
T6
T7
T8
T9
T10
T11
T12
L1
L2
L3
L4
L5
The Spinal Column
The vertebral column typically consists of 33 vertebrae - 7 cervical, 12 thoracic,

5 lumbar, 5 fused sacral and
4 coccygeal.
The only way for the discs to return to a more youthful state is to stimulate the
spine. This can be done by
regular stretching and moving the spine through its full range of motion so that
blood circulation and fluid
content of the discs are increased. Otherwise, the discs may lose its elasticity
and become rigid, and hence
will lead to height loss. Regular stretching and inversion can help increase your
height by expanding the
discs and lengthening your spine.
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Intervertebral discs
These discs acquire nourishment through fluid-attracting and fluid-absorbing

qualities of its jelly-like nucleus.
During non-weight bearing activities (like sleeping) the discs expand as they soak
up fluid, increasing the
length of the spine by as much as an inch overnight. However, the pull of gravity
during the day results in
compression fatigue that causes the average adult loses an inch in height each day
primarily because fluid is
squeezed out of the spinal discs (this reverses during sleep). Therefore, if you
measure yourself in the morning
right after you wake up, you are about an inch taller than if you were to measure
yourself at night.
The second important component of the spine is the supporting muscles i.e.
adjoining muscles and ligaments.
They help you move and support your spine. Muscles are used for three basic
functions support, movement
and posture control. Your muscles help influence your posture and height by:
1.
Creating and maintaining the curves of your spine
2.
Resisting the force of gravity, and straightening by contracting and exerting
compressive force on
your spine
3.
Supporting your spine
Weak muscles will give you poor posture and hence, your height is not maximised.
You can grow taller and
increase your height by correcting your posture. Pilates is one exercise that will
help strengthen your
postural muscles. By emphasising posture, you will learn to stretch your spine.
The third important structure of the spine is the spinal curves. A normal spine is
shaped like the letter "S". Any
excessive exaggeration of the spine's curves results in height loss and compression
of the discs. There will also
be stress and strain on the entire back. The most common posture problem is
swayback, where your lower
back's curve is exaggerated. This is caused by weak abdomen muscles, excessive
stomach fat (tummy) or just
plain old habits.
Spinal curves are either kyphotic or lordotic. In a normal spine there are four
types of spinal curvatures
important to balance, flexibility, and stress absorption and distribution.
Type of Spinal Curves Curve Description

Kyphosis or Kyphotic Curve Concave anteriorly and convex posteriorly
Lordosis or Lordotic Curve Convex anteriorly and concave posteriorly
Curvature Normal Curvature
Cervical Lordosis 20 to 40 degrees
Thoracic Kyphosis 20 to 40 degrees
Lumbar Lordosis 40 to 60 degrees
Sacral Kyphosis Sacrum fused in a kyphotic curve
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The second most common is that of a rounded upper back or hunchback. This is due to
weak shoulder muscles
or poor standing posture. The final one is what we call a poke neck. This is where
the head thrust forward at
the neck. This is mainly due to habitual behaviour. By consciously trying to stand
straight and walk tall at all
times, you can start to improve your posture and strengthen the relevant muscles to
relieve unnecessary stress and
compression on your discs. As a result, your height is maximised. Follow the
recommended exercises to correct
any excessive spinal curve exaggeration.
Cervical (Lordosis)
Lateral (side) Thoracic (Kyphosis)

Spinal Column
Lumbar (Lordosis)
Sacral (Kyphosis)
Coccyx (Tailbone)
Different positions can place different stresses on the spine. The following chart
outlines how posture can
affect the low back.
Position Force
Standing at ease 500 N
Lying on your back 250 N
Sitting, no back support 700 N
Sitting with lumbar support 400 N
Coughing 600 N
Forward Bend, 20 600 N
Forward Bend, 40 1000 N
Forward Bend, 20 with 20 kg 1200 N
Forward Bend, 20 rotated 20, 10 kg 2100 N
Sit-ups 1200 N
Holding 5 kg, arms extended 1900 N
Approximate load on L3 disc in a person weighing 70kg
As you can see, proper posture can greatly decrease the forces that are applied to
your lower back. Here are a
few things you can do to protect your back:
Lift objects by bending at the knees, not at the waist.

If you are carrying an object, hold it close to your body, not with your arms
extended.
Never cough while bending forward as this really puts you in a position to hurt
your back.
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Height Decreasing Disorders
Many conditions or disorders can cause a loss of height or a hindrance of growth.

Some are easy to detect and
correct, and some are not. The stresses and pressures caused by the environment
have lead many people,
particularly women, into establishing unhealthy eating habits and disorders. There
are a couple of genetically
induced diseases that contribute to growth abnormalities as well as height
decreasing conditions. We will briefly
highlight a few common problems that can cause height loss.
Scoliosis
Scoliosis is a condition where there is a sideways or lateral curvature of the

spine. If scoliosis is severe, it can
be observed by looking at an individual's back. If the scoliosis is present in a
lesser degree, it can be detected
through an X-ray. This condition reduces your height, adds stress and strain on the
muscles, ligaments, and
discs at the back. If the condition is not corrected, it may cause further
problems.
Scoliosis
When scoliosis is severe, surgery is required to correct it. Upon which, patients
usually gain at least an inch and
more in height. If anyone suffers from scoliosis, the best thing is to consult a
professional before starting any type
of stretching or exercise programme. However, if scoliosis is present to a lesser
degree, stretching and
strengthening exercises can be extremely beneficial in correcting it. Stretching
and strengthening
underdeveloped back muscles can correct postural imbalances and promote proper
alignment of the back.
Hence, there will be a decrease of the curvature and an increase in height.
Knock-knees
One condition that may cause a decrease in height is knock-knees, also known as
valgus knees. Knock-knees
usually occur after an injury when proper healing does not happen. They can also
result from poor arches or
weak muscles and ligaments.
If you suffer from knock-knee that causes any pain or discomfort, it is best to
consult a physician. Exercise
cannot help severe cases of knock-knees. In severe cases, surgery may be required.
Bowlegs
Bowlegs, also known as varus knees, can occur after an injury but it is most often
caused by weak ligaments
and muscles of the knees. This condition usually begins from childhood. If it is
diagnosed early, when the child
is still growing, it can be corrected by wearing special kinds of shoes.
Knee Flexure Knee Flexure
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Another cause is malnutrition, especially a lack of Vitamin D or insufficient

calcium intake where the bones
failed to ossify. This results in soft bones resulting in bowlegs. Same as knock-
knees, it is best to consult your
physician if your bowlegs cause pain or discomfort. Exercises can help and retard
mild case of bowlegs by
strengthening the muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bones of the legs. Severe cases
such as injury or subnormal
absorption by the small intestine would require medical attention.
Bowlegs Knock-Knees Normal
Hyperextended Knees
Hyperextended knees refer to condition where the knees are thrown back in a locked
position. This causes
problems to your knees and also contributes towards the development of lordosis.
If the knees are not extensively hyperextended, they can be corrected. The best
treatment is to strengthen the
leg muscles, especially the thigh muscles. Some of the helpful thighs strengthening
exercises include squats,
lunges, and leg presses. Consciously reminding yourself to keep your knees loose
when you feel them locked
back also helps correct the problem.
Growth Hormone
Growth hormone, also known as somatotropin, is most readily released during deep
sleep and exercise. Growth
hormone accelerates growth by increasing the size of organs and promoting the
growth of bones. If there is an
overproduction of growth hormone is an adult, the bones increase in thickness
instead of length. That leads to
acromegaly - the enlargement of the bones of the head, feet, hands, and sometimes
other structures.
Knee Flexure
Knee flexure is when the knees are in a constant state of being bent. A flat back
and
poor posture usually accompanies this condition. Knee flexure is not a serious
problem
and can be easily corrected. Stretching and increasing the flexibility of the
hamstring
and calf muscles can correct mist knee flexure problems.
Dysfunction that causes underproduction of growth hormone during childhood may

result in dwarfism. As
described in an earlier chapter, most physicians hesitate to administer artificial
growth hormone to normal
children for the sole purpose of making them taller.
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Other Growth Disorders
Other growth disorders include the inability to properly absorb food. This is
usually caused by a problem in
the intestine. When an individual cannot properly absorb and digest essential
nutrients, they suffer from a lot of
symptoms, including stunted growth. A growth disorder can also be the result of
certain lung and kidney
disorders.
Psychological stress can also cause short statue and stunted growth. Some children
fail to grow if they suffer
from severe physical or emotional abuse. However, if removed from an abusive
environment, the secretion of
human growth will tend to resume. If you have concerns regarding your growth, it is
best to visit your doctor
or medical professional that specialises in growth disorders.
Height & Weight Chart
Ideal Height and Weight Table for Men
(indoor clothing weighing 5 lbs. & shoes with 1" heels)
Height Small
Frame
Medium
Frame
Large
Frame
157.5 cm
5 feet 2 inches
58.2 - 60.9 kgs
128 -134 lbs
59.5 - 64.1 kgs
131-141 lbs
62.7 - 68.2 kgs
138-150 lbs
160.0 cm
5 feet 3 inches
59.1 - 61.8 kgs
130-136 lbs
60.5 - 65 kgs
133-143 lbs
63.6 - 69.5 kgs
140-153 lbs
162.5 cm
5' feet 4 inches
60.0 - 62.7 kgs
132-138 lbs
61.4 - 65.9 kgs
135-145 lbs
64.5 - 70.9 kgs
142-156 lbs
165.1 cm
5 feet 5 inches
60.9 - 63.6 kgs
134-140 lbs
62.3 - 67.3 kgs
137-148 lbs
65.5 - 72.7 kgs
144-160 lbs
167.6 cm
5 feet 6 inches
61.8 - 64.5 kgs
136-142 lbs
63.2 - 68.6 kgs
139-151 lbs
66.4 - 74.5 kgs
146-164 lbs
170.2 cm
5 feet 7 inches
62.7 - 65.9 kgs
138-145 lbs
64.5 - 70 kgs
142-154 lbs
67.7 - 76.4 kgs
149-168 lbs
172.7 cm
5 feet 8 inches
63.6 - 67.3 kgs
140-148 lbs
65.9 - 71.4 kgs
145-157 lbs
69.1 - 78.2 kgs
152-172 lbs
175.3 cm
5 feet 9 inches
64.5 - 68.6 kgs
142-151 lbs
67.3 - 72.7 kgs
148-160 lbs
70.5 - 80.0 kgs
155-176 lbs
177.8 cm
5 feet 10 inches
65.5 - 70.0 kgs
144-154 lbs
68.6 - 74.1 kgs
151-163 lbs
71.8 - 81.8 kgs
158-180 lbs
180.3 cm
5 feet 11 inches
66.4 - 71.4 kgs
146-157 lbs
70.0 - 75.5 kgs
154-166 lbs
73.2 - 83.6 kgs
161-184 lbs
182.9 cm
6 feet 0 inches
67.7 - 72.7 kgs
149-160 lbs
71.4 - 77.3 kgs
157-170 lbs
74.5 - 85.5 kgs
164-188 lbs
185.4 cm
6 feet 1 inches
69.1 - 74.5 kgs
152-164 lbs
72.7 - 79.1 kgs
160-174 lbs
76.4 - 87.3 kgs
168-192 lbs
188.0 cm
6 feet 2 inches
70.5 - 76.4 kgs
155-168 lbs
74.5 - 80.9 kgs
164-178 lbs
78.2 - 89.5 k
172-197 lbs
190.5 cm
6 feet 3 inches
71.8 - 78.2 kgs
158-172 lbs
75.9 - 82.7 kgs
167-182 lbs
80.0 - 91.8 kgs
176-202 lbs
193.0 cm
6 feet 4 inches
73.6 - 80 kgs
162-176 lbs
77.7 - 85.0 kgs
171-187 lbs
82.3 - 94.1 kgs
181-207 lbs
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Ideal Height and Weight Table for Women
(indoor clothing weighing 3 lbs. & shoes with 1" heels)
Height Small
Frame
Medium
Frame
Large
Frame
147.3 cm
4 feet 10 inches
46.4 - 50.5 kgs
102-111 lbs
49.5 - 55.0 kgs
109-121 lbs
53.6 - 59.5 kgs
118-131 lbs
149.9 cm
4 feet 11 inches
46.8 - 51.4 kgs
103-113 lbs
50.5 - 55.9 kgs
111-123 lbs
54.5 - 60.9 kgs
120-134 lbs
152.4 cm
5 feet 0 inches
47.3 - 52.3 kgs
104-115 lbs
51.4 - 57.3 kgs
113-126 lbs
55.5 - 62.3 kgs
122-137 lbs
154.9 cm
5 feet 1 inches
48.2 - 53.6 kgs
106-118 lbs
52.3 - 58.6 kgs
115-129 lbs
56.8 - 63.6 kgs
125-140 lbs
157.5 cm
5 feet 2 inches
49.1 - 55.0 kgs
108-121 lbs
53.6 - 60.0 kgs
118-132 lbs
58.2 - 65.0 kgs
128-143 lbs
160.0 cm
5 feet 3 inches
50.5 - 56.4 kgs
111-124 lbs
55.0 - 61.4 kgs
121-135 lbs
59.5 - 66.8 kgs
131-147 lbs
162.5 cm
5' feet 4 inches
51.8 - 57.7 kgs
114-127 lbs
56.4 - 62.7 kgs
124-138 lbs
60.9 - 68.6 kgs
134-151 lbs
165.1 cm
5 feet 5 inches
53.2 - 59.1 kgs
117-130 lbs
57.7 - 64.1 kgs
127-141 lbs
62.3 - 70.5 kgs
137-155 lbs
167.6 cm
5 feet 6 inches
54.5 - 60.5 kgs
120-133 lbs
59.1 - 65.5 kgs
130-144 lbs
63.6 - 72.3 kgs
140-159 lbs
170.2 cm
5 feet 7 inches
55.9 - 61.8 kgs
123-136 lbs
60.5 - 66.8 kgs
133-147 lbs
65.0 - 74.1 kgs
143-163 lbs
172.7 cm
5 feet 8 inches
57.3 - 63.2 kgs
126-139 lbs
61.8 - 68.2 kgs
136-150 lbs
66.4 - 75.9 kgs
146-167 lbs
175.3 cm
5 feet 9 inches
58.6 - 64.5 kgs
129-142 lbs
63.2 - 69.5 kgs
139-153 lbs
67.7 - 77.3 kgs
149-170 lbs
177.8 cm
5 feet 10 inches
60.0 - 65.9 kgs
132-145 lbs
64.5 - 70.9 kgs
142-156 lbs
69.1 - 78.6 kgs
152-173 lbs
180.3 cm
5 feet 11 inches
61.4 - 67.3 kgs
135-148 lbs
65.9 - 72.3 kgs
145-159 lbs
70.5 - 80.0 kgs
55-176 lbs
182.9 cm
6 feet 0 inches
62.7 - 68.6 kgs
138-151 lbs
67.3 - 73.6 kgs
148-162 lbs
71.8 - 81.4 kgs
158-179 lbs
Part 2
UNDERSTANDING CHILDREN'S GROWTH
Our society places a high value on a person's height, almost more than any other
characteristic. Children who
are shorter than their peers face significant challenges. They are often teased,
and are on the receiving end of
name-calling and prejudice. They may deal with their frustration by becoming
depressed, angry, or aggressive. If
they do not experience a growth spurt, they will face other challenges as adults.
Parents need to be aware of
these challenges so they can help their children become happy and productive.
Administering Human Growth
Hormone is one treatment, in certain cases, but we also explore other ways that
parents can help their children.
Genetics play the most important role in determining a child's final height but
there are some common sense
steps parents can take to maximise their children's growth. Growing children
should:
1. Eat healthy food.

2. Get a good night's sleep.
3. Get plenty of exercise. Without exercise, nutrition goes into building fat
instead of height.
4. Don't smoke! Second-hand smoke has also been linked to reduced growth.
If you are concerned about a child's growth, the first thing you should do is
contact the paediatrician.
Depending on a child's age and height, the paediatrician may decide to begin
diagnostics or refer you to a
paediatric endocrinologist. A paediatric endocrinologist specialises in the hormone
system of children. The
hormone system regulates growth in children, as well as many other biological
functions. It will be helpful to
the physician if you provide information about your child's growth patterns. This
could be as easy as providing
a representation of the wall or door you use to measure a child's height, since he
or she began to stand. Your
The information presented here is meant to help parents discuss their child's
growth with their paediatrician. It
is not a substitute for those discussions. The physician should first discuss with
you the possible causes of short
stature. It is important to not jump to conclusions. Allow enough time for the
physician to conduct the right tests.
Testing may require six months to a year and may include detailed recording of
height changes over time.
Possible Causes For Short Stature
There are many possible causes for short stature. Each cause may or may not be
treatable.
Familial
The most likely reason for a child to be short is because his or her parents are
short. Children generally inherit
all of their physical characteristics from their parents. Besides height, some of
the most obvious are eye colour,
hair colour, facial features and perhaps intelligence. Children from short parents
can be expected to reach an
adult height about the same as their parents. However, children often grow taller
than their parents because
today's improved knowledge of nutrition and medical practices. Treatment with Human
Growth Hormones is
not indicated in these cases because the child's growth hormone production is
normal according to their
physiology.
Constitutional Growth Delay
In Constitutional Growth Delay, children grow slowly at first. Then during puberty
they grow quickly,
reaching a normal height approximately the same as their parents. Boys are more
likely to have Constitutional
Growth Delay than girls. Children with Constitutional Growth Delay may experience
growth spurts before
they start school but do not catch up to their peers until puberty. Constitutional
Growth Delay may run in
families.
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UNDERSTANDING CHILDRENS GROWTH
Growth Failure
These conditions indicate a problem with the child's physiology and are grouped
into three categories Systemic,
Endocrine and Congenital. Treatment may or may not be possible, depending on the
specific
condition.
Idiopathic Short Stature
When children do not demonstrate any symptoms, and test results do not indicate a
problem, they are said to
have idiopathic short stature. These children are physically and mentally normal,
but they are short.
Idiopathic short stature is uncommon. The effect of growth hormone treatment on
children with Idiopathic Short
Stature has been inconclusive. There is no evidence that treatment may increase
their adult height and is not
recommended by the medical community.
Physical Examination
After the first consultation, the physician or paediatric endocrinologist will

conduct a series of tests to
determine if there is a problem, and if there is a possible course of action.
Height Measurements
The first thing the doctor will do is measure the child and ask for information
about the child's previous growth
patterns and the heights of his or her parents and other relatives. With this
information and a Standard Growth
Chart, the doctor can determine if the child is on the right growth path according
to his or her genetics, or if
there might be a more serious problem.
Blood Tests
Blood tests will be performed to determine if there are any physiological problems.
Some conditions are easily
determined while others are more difficult. The lack of adequate production of
Growth Hormone is difficult to
determine because it is produced in spurts and does not remain in the blood stream
very long. Many blood
samples may be needed over the course of a few months to obtain an accurate
reading. Alternatively, the doctor
may advise that the child be placed in a hospital for a few days so the blood can
be checked every few hours.
X-rays
X-rays of the child's hand can indicate his or her growth potential. Each long bone
in the body has a growth
plate on one or both ends where growth occurs. The doctor can view the structure of
the growth plates and the
distance between the bones to determine how much future growth is possible. The
hand is a good part of the
body to use because there are so many bones in it.
As children reach puberty, the growth plates close and no further growth occurs. If
the X-rays indicate that
more growth is possible and that the child is low in growth hormones, then growth
hormone treatment is
indicated. However, if the growth plates are nearly closed, Growth Hormone
treatment is not likely to produce
positive results.
Human Growth Hormone Treatment is an expensive proposition. It can cost up to

USD1,000 a week,
depending on how much growth hormone the child needs. While under treatment, the
child receives injections
three to seven times per week. For treatment to be effective, he or she must
continue to receive injections until
the end of puberty. It is important for parents to understand that Human Growth
Hormone treatment should only
be applied when it is determined that the child is not producing enough Growth
Hormone.
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Too much Growth Hormone could trigger an early onset of puberty, closing the growth
plates and reducing the
child's final height. Whatever your physician advises, you may want to consider a
second opinion, especially from a
paediatric endocrinologist. Here are some websites for further information.
Human Growth Foundation http://

www.hgfound.org
Lilly: Humantrope http://
www.humantrope.com
Endocrine Society http://
www.endo-society.org
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine http://
www.pcrm.org/issues/Ethics_in_Human_Research/ ethics_human_growthhormone.html
Child Abuse & Neglect: Psychosocial Dwarfism http://
www.emedicine.com/PED/topic566.htm
Standard Growth Chart
One tool that physicians use to determine if there may be a growth problem is the
Standard Growth Chart.
There is a separate chart for boys and girls.
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The first step is to plot the child's height and age on the appropriate growth
chart to determine what percentile
group he or she is in. For example, Boy A is 10 years old and 55 inches tall. This
boy is right in the middle of
the growth curve and will probably be average height as an adult. Boy B is also 10
years old but stands only
50 inches tall. He would be in the 3rd percentile for boys his age and his final
height may be quite short.
If height history is available, the physician can determine if the child has
steadily followed one of the
percentiles, or has suddenly dropped from one to another. For example, Girl A's
history is as follows:
Age Height
4 41
5 44
6 47
7 49
8 50
9 51
Between ages 4 and 7 she was consistently around the 75th percentile. While she
continued to grow, by age 9
she has dropped to the 25th percentile. This could indicate the onset of a growth
failure. If, on the other hand,
she had consistently placed near the 25th percentile, then she is probably short
due to genetic factors. Unless
her parents are in a significantly higher percentile, her growth is progressing
well and is less of a concern.
The next step is to predict the child's final adult height. Actual adult height
depends on many factors
including the child's health, nutrition, stress level and most importantly,
genetics. The physician should
ask about all of these factors as well as the heights of the child's parents and
other relatives. If both parents
are in the 3rd percentile for height, then it should not be surprising that Boy B
described above is also in the
3rd percentile for boys age 10. If Boy B consistently placed in the 3rd percentile
during his 10 years, then in
all likelihood, he will continue to grow according to his placement on the curve
and should be expected to
reach a height near his parents. However, if his parents are in a significantly
different percentile, there may be
a problem, and a physical exam is indicated. Of course the boy's father and mother
may be in two different
percentiles, which makes the prediction of Boy B's adult height more complicated.
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FACTORS THAT AFFECT GROWTH
Nutrition
Undoubtedly, the quality, quantity, and type of food we eat affect our height,
growth, and health. We cannot
emphasize enough how important your food intake is in determining how much growth
you can possibly
obtain. The types of food you eat will either improve or decrease your growth
potential.
After careful consideration and research, the daily content of protein,

carbohydrates, fats and water can be
achieved if the following items were taken regularly. Please take note that this is
a guideline and you are free
to your own thoughts. Feed yourself rationally to increase your height, be full of
energy and live a fuller life.
Carrots Fish Liver

Egg Yolk Beef Red Meat
Milk Cheese Apples
Green Vegetables Potatoes Nuts
Yellow Vegetables Almonds Bananas
Peanuts Chicken Beans
Peas Salt 6-8 glasses of water per day
Fact and Myth
If you eat a lot of peanut butter, your height will not necessarily stop. Neither
does masturbation stop height.
What might stop you from growing is smoking, drugs, alcohol, lack of sleep, stress,
digestive problems, or lack
of exercise.
Eating Patterns
Eat at least two hours before starting your exercise. It is a fact that insulin
levels are highest right after a big
hearty meal. Insulin suppresses HGH release and a big meal takes blood away from
your muscles and
redirects it to your stomach. Eating right after exercise is also important so that
muscle dystrophy would not
occur.
Eating before exercise
Any carbohydrate such as baked potato, bread and jam, spaghetti, or cereal are good
choices. Try to eat foods
with a medium glycemic index so that your body will have a constant source of
energy while exercising. Do
not eat chocolate, sugar cubes, and other high sugar content food.
Eating after exercise
We recommend one cup of orange juice mixed with one cup of water, and tablespoon
of salt after a good
workout or exercise. However, never ever drink immediately after you have run long
and fast, because you can
choke. Let your breath stabilise before drinking. As for food, anything high in
protein is a good source, mixed
with some carbohydrate. A good ratio is protein and carbohydrate.
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Mixing instant breakfast with one cup of milk and one small banana is a good
combination. Also, never mix
protein with hot water or it will deform at a molecular level and lose its
benefits. Another good alternative is 2
tablespoons of protein powder, 1 cup 2% milk, 1 cup water and a banana, or 2 slices
of bread to go along with
it.
What to avoid
Do not eat meals in large quantities. It is recommended to eat 5 - 7 meals a day.

Also, never eat during two
hours before sleeping. Eating right before sleep inhibits HGH release and your
efforts go to waste. Foods high in
saturated fats, high in sugar and processed foods are to be avoided. Do not drink
too much water or milk at any
one time. Drink at regular intervals (approx. 8 glasses of water a day).
Useful proteins
The ones that are easily absorbed in the blood stream are most beneficial. Examples
of such protein are whey
protein, milk, yoghurt, cheese, and boiled chicken. Protein such as eggs and meat
are hard for the body to
absorb, and take longer to go through your digestive system.
Fibre
Eating extra protein is unnatural. However, for our purposes we need lots of
protein. To make sure you do not
get constipated, eat cucumbers or 'boiled' carrots with your meals. They provide
essential fibre so you will
stay regular and not get stomach cramps.
Food for growth
Your bones need phosphorus, calcium, and magnesium while your muscles need water,
protein and
carbohydrates to grow. Since you are growing taller, both your muscles and bones
are getting bigger and longer.
Take into consideration what food to eat and when, and let commonsense be your
guide.
The correct regular diet you need to grow taller is a proper combination of
proteins, vitamins and minerals. So
your regular diet should be rich in these three kinds of nutrients - Carbohydrate,
Protein & Fats.
Carbohydrate
A common regular diet that will stunt height growth is one that includes too much
carbohydrate.
Carbohydrates are usually rich in foods like rice, bread, potatoes, corn, and other
cereal grains. Avoid eating
too much carbohydrate since they contain lots of energy (calories) but few vital
nutrients that can help your
body to grow.
This is actually why Asian people are shorter then the European and American
people. Asian people's diet are
mainly consisted of carbohydrates type of foods like rice or corn, but European and
American people consume
much more protein-rich foods. So do not make rice, bread, potatoes, or cereal
grains as your main foods if you
want to grow taller!
Fats
Another common diet that will stunt height growth is one that includes too much
lipids (fats). There are two
kinds of fats: saturated fats and unsaturated fats. Saturated fats are mostly bad
since they have high contents of
cholesterol, which can cause heart disease because arteries could be clogged with
fatty material. Also,
saturated fats contain large amount of calories, which can easily increase your
weight. Extra weight is the
enemy of height since the more weight you have, the shorter you appear. So avoid
eating excessive saturated
fats.
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Animal meat like chicken, pork, beef are rich in saturated fats. So you should
avoid eating them too much.
Unsaturated fats are much better since they contain much lower amount of
cholesterol and calories. Since you
do need some fats to insulate your body and regulate your metabolism, you had
better ingest more unsaturated
fats to satisfy your body's needs.
Vegetable oils contains large amount of unsaturated fats. Commonly used unsaturated
vegetable oils are corn,
soy, cottonseed, and safflower oils. Note that raw milk and butter contains lots of
saturated fats, so you should
drink skim milk and cook with vegetable oils instead of butter. Sweet foods like
cookie, cake, ice cream also
have very high contents of saturated fats and calories and you should restrict
yourself from eating them too
much.
Protein
In order to grow taller, your body need proteins, vitamins and minerals more
readily than carbohydrates and
fats. Proteins are composed of one or more chains of amino acids. They are
fundamental components of all
living cells and include many substances, such as enzymes, hormones, and antibodies
that are necessary for the
proper functioning of an organism. They are essential in the diet of animals for
the growth and repair of tissue
and thus you should ingest large amount of protein if you want to grow taller.
The best food for complete proteins (those that contain the most appropriate
distribution of amino acids for
growth) are fish, eggs, milk, and legumes. These foods contain most of the 20 amino
acids, including the 8
essential amino acids that are not synthesized by your body. Therefore, replace
rice, bread, and hamburger
with fish, eggs, and skim milk.
Here are the natural sources for some Amino Acids.
Amino
Acid
Natural
Sources
Function
Arginine Brown rice
Carob
Chocolate
Nuts
Oatmeal
Popcorn
Raisins
Raw cereals
Sesame seeds
Sunflower seeds
Whole-wheat
products
#Functions as building block of all
proteins
#Stimulates human growth hormone
L-Lysine Cheese
Eggs
Fish
Lima beans
Milk
Potatoes
Red meat
Soy products
Yeast
#Functions as essential building block
of all proteins
#Promotes growth, tissue repair and
production of antibodies, hormones,
enzymes
Tyrosine Almonds
Avocados
Bananas
Cheese
Cottage cheese
Lima beans
Non-fat dried milk
Peanuts
Pickled herring
Pumpkin seeds
Sesame seeds
#Functions as building block of all proteins
#Can induce significant short-term
increases of blood levels of
norepinephrine, dopamine and
epinephrine. May be harmful at times
and helpful at others. Don't take
without medical supervision
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Amino
Acid
Natural
Sources
Function
Taurine Eggs
Fish
Meat
Milk
#May be helpful in treating epilepsy
#Functions as building block for all proteins
#Helps regulate nervous system
#Helps regulate muscle system
#Unproved speculated benefits. May be
essential for growth of infants, children,
adolescents
L-Carnitine Avocados
Dairy products
Red meats,
especially lamb
and beef
Tempeh (fermented
soybean product)
#Promotes normal growth and development
Folic Acid Barley
Beans
Brewer's yeast
Calves' liver
EndiveFruits
Garbanzo beans
(chickpeas)
Green, leafy
vegetables
Lentils
Orange juice
Oranges
Peas
Rice
Soybeans
Split peas
Sprouts
Wheat
Wheat germ
#Promotes normal red blood cell formation
#Maintains nervous system, intestinal tract,
sex organs, white blood cells, normal
normal patterns of growth
#Regulates embryonic and fetal development
of nerve cells
#Promotes normal growth and development
#Treats anaemia due to folic-acid deficiency
occurring from alcoholism, liver disease,
hemolytic anaemia, spruce, pregnancy,
breast-feeding, oral-contraceptive use
Natural Sources for Amino Acids
Alcohol, Tobacco and Drugs
Don't waste your money or your health on drugs, alcohol or cigarettes. Invest your
money on nutritious foods or
good quality food supplements. Know how to say 'NO' to:
self destructive drugs

intoxicating alcohol
poisonous cigarettes
Instead choose healthy living, natural products which provide, health, strength,
endurance, energy, and all
round well-being.
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Detoxification
Clean yourself out and you'll be in better shape and you'll feel unbelievably great
because your internal organs
will work better. Consult a nutritionist who can advise you on detoxification. Once
or twice a year, you could
try the following purgative to really clean out your system:
Put two (2) ounces of castor oil in a glass.

Add a teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda.
Dilute with orange juice.
Drink.
Wait twenty-four hours before taking a second and last glass of the same mixture.
Tips for healthy nutrition
1. Eat at regular hours.

2. Don't skip any meal.
3. Don't forget to eat breakfast. Always start the day with a well-rounded meal.
4. Take the time to taste and to chew your food well.
5. Vary your menu.
6. Avoid pastries, sweets, crisps, soda drinks - anything that has little or no
nutritious value.
7. Beware of salt consumption. It can cause hypertension.
8. Eat a lot of raw vegetables and fresh juice. Choose whole wheat bread.
9. Drink six (6) to eight (8) glasses of water or vegetable juice or sugar-free
juice per day.
10.You should also drink milk.
11.Eat good quality food supplements every day.
12.After each meal you should rest. Don't start to work or exercise right after.
Vitamins and Minerals
An adequate and sufficient supply of vitamins and minerals must be consumed in

order for all the physiological
functions of the body, in particular growth and development, to take place at the
most optimum level. Eating
fish is of supreme importance, it has lots of minerals that other foods lack, and
help your body grow.
Undoubtedly, vitamins and minerals are responsible for your bone length and
density. The bone mineral
established during childhood and adolescence may be the determinant of bone mineral
in adulthood.
Elements that help you grow are as follows.
Protein
Proteins are essential for growth because it is required for cartilage tissues and
bones. Proteins are a
nutritious substance, composed of twenty-two (22) amino acids. Fourteen (14) of
these produced by our own
organism. The others must be supplied simultaneously to our body. Here is the list
of some of them:
Tryptophane (considered to be a soporific or sleep inducing)

Leucine
Isoleucine
Lysine
Valine
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Calcium
Apricots, celery, lemon, cabbage, endives, spinach, figs, halibut. Cheese, sweet-
lime, blackberries, onions,
oranges, prunes, radishes, salmon, bran, yoghurt, etc.
Phosphorus
Phosphorus is necessary for bones. Sources - Garlic, lamb, almonds, asparagus,

carrots, celery, cereals,
mushrooms, crustaceans, cabbage, cucumbers, squash, spinach, figs, cheese, wheat
germ, milk, corn, turnips,
nuts, eggs, onions, parsnips, leeks, peas, fish, prunes, raisins, bran, tomatoes,
etc.
Iron
Iron helps you to grow. Sources - Apricots, almonds, asparagus, beets, wheat,
cereals, cabbage, watercress,
dates, spinach, strawberries, lettuce, lentils, molasses, potatoes, blackberries,
hazel-nuts, eggs, onions,
parsley, prunes, currants, roast veal, tomatoes, etc.
Copper
Copper develops your bones. Sources - Banana's whole cereals, mushrooms, dates,
eggs, etc.
Magnesium
Almonds, banana's, beets, carrots, celery, mushrooms, cabbage, dates, spinach,

black figs, raspberries, roquefort
cheese, wheat germ, green beans, milk, lettuce, corn, honey, onions, oranges,
grapefruit, peaches, dandelions,
pears, pollen, prunes, apples, radishes, dried raisins, greens, etc.
Zinc
Garlic, pineapple, asparagus, bananas, carrots, cabbage, cucumbers, spinach, figs,

strawberries, wheat germ,
green beans, eggs, lettuce, beer yeast (barm), turnips, nuts, oranges, prunes,
radishes, tomatoes, etc.
Iodine
Iodine is needed for the thyroid gland. Source - Sea-weed, pineapple, asparagus,
carrots, mushrooms, cabbage,
watercress, crustaceans, spinach, strawberries, lettuce, onions, turnips, potato
peelings, peas, fish, radishes,
tomatoes, etc.
PROTEINS, VITAMINS, and MINERALS are very important for the development of your
body. The most
important vitamins for growth are as follows:
Vitamins Food Sources Functions

Vitamin A Animal liver, milk, yellow
and green vegetables such
as carrots and broccoli
Converted to retinal; essential
for growth and differentiation
of cells as well as normal
vision
Vitamin B6 Animal liver, beef, kidney,
green leafy vegetables
like cabbage
Properly assimilates protein
and fat; works as a natural
diuretic
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Vitamin B12 Cheese, animal liver, kidney,
pork and beef
Forms and generates red blood
cells; increase energy and
promotes growth
Vitamin C Citrus fruits, tomatoes, berries,
cauliflower and green leafy
vegetables like cabbage
Helps synthesis of collagen and
other intercellular substances;
formation of bone matrix and
tooth dentin, intercellular
cement and metabolism of
several amino acids
Vitamin D Egg yolk, fish oils, milk,
butter, and margarine
Promotes calcium absorption
from digestive tract; essential
for normal growth and
maintenance of bone
Vitamin E Wheat germ, eggs, soy beans,
green leafy vegetables such as
spinach and broccoli
Supplies oxygen to the body
cells; essential for virility;
prevents cholesterol deposits
in arteries
Vitamin K Egg yolk, fish, animal liver,
soybean, and green vegetables
Aids in proper blood clotting,
helps prevent internal bleeding
and haemorrhage
Minerals are important because they make up a large part of your bones and
thus can directly affect the growth of your bones. The most important
vitamins for growth are:

Calcium Milk, dairy products, fish,
green leafy vegetable
Important component of bones
and teeth; essential for normal
blood clotting; helps normal
muscle nerve function
Chromium Meat, clams, brewer's yeast,
shellfish
Aids in growth process; helps
prevent and lower high blood
pressure
Iron Animal liver, beef kidney,
egg yolk, cereals, clams and
Aids growth; helps form
haemoglobin in blood; aid for
good red meat skin tone
Phosphorus Meat, milk, dairy products,
fish, eggs, and cereals like
nuts, seeds, and whole grains
Structural component of bone;
performs more functions than
any other mineral; required
for healthy bones and teeth;
necessary for energy
metabolism
Magnesium Apples, grapefruits, lemons,
seeds, nuts, yellow corn and
dark green vegetables
Aids in bone growth and the
function of nerves and muscles;
aids in the regulation of blood
pressure and water balance in
cells
Manganese Egg yolks, whole-grain
cereals, green vegetables
Aids in cartilage and bone
formation, necessary in energy
metabolism
Zinc Milk, yoghurt, meat, some
seafood, brewer's yeast and
pumpkin seeds
Aids for growth and repair oftissues. Necessary for cell
division, growth, wound
healing and proper functioning
of the immune system
Iodine Salt, kelp, all seafood, onions,
and vegetables grown in iodine
rich soils
Aids the regulation of thyroid
hormones needed for normal
growth and development
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The most important mineral is calcium. Be aware that some common foods and drinks
can act as calcium inhibitors
and stunt growth. Those calcium inhibitors include coffee, soft drinks refined
sugar, concentrated sweetener,
excessive salt, excessive fats, alcohol, and cigarettes. Stop or reduce the
consumption of these foods and drinks if
you want to grow taller.
Therefore, the correct regular diet for you to grow taller should be mainly
consisted of protein rich food such
as fish, unsaturated meat, eggs, milk, and legumes; vitamin rich food such as
fruits, vegetables, and animal liver;
mineral rich food such as milk, dairy products and seafood.
Sleep
Sleep is the condition that your mind entrusts to repair, remove, and replenish
your body. It also regulates your
body's ability to grow. Therefore, it makes sense to put yourself in an ideal
sleeping environment so that you
can reap from its growth enhancing rewards. You may be surprised to know that we
are taller in the morning
than we are at night. By virtue of the law of gravity, our bodies in the standing
position, are attracted toward
the ground. By the end of the day, the disks in the spine are compressed by the
weight of the body. During the
night, the spinal column is in a relaxed and spread out position.
Be aware of this fact and use this time to stretch out properly. Rise at six, lunch
at 10, dinner at six, sleep at 10,
makes man live ten times ten. The need for sleep is inherent in all humans. We
cant live without it. A lack of
sleep for either children or adults can bring on serious consequences.
A need for sleep
Sleep is considered to be the cheapest medicine. People who are overworked or who
are really sick need sound
sleep above all else. Very often, there is nothing better to combat sickness than
sleep. Sleep builds up your
strength, it recharges the energy level of the central nervous system.
It relaxes the bones, the cartilage and the muscular tissues. Fatigue leaves your
body during sleep. Toxins are
eliminated through the pores of the skin. Hence the necessity for a refreshing
morning shower. A well-rested
person can work at full potential and work longer. A rested person also looks
better and brighter.
Advice to grow taller even when sleeping
It is during deep sleep that growth hormone does its job of thickening and
lengthening your bones. So
appropriate sleeping time (not the longer, the better) and correct sleeping posture
is very important for your
body to grow. Sleep is defined as a natural periodic state of rest for the mind and
body, in which the eyes
usually close and consciousness is completely or partially lost, so that there is a
decrease in bodily movement
and responsiveness to external stimuli.
During deep sleep, growth hormone produced by your pituitary gland is released into
your blood stream and
travel through your body and causes the thickening and lengthening of your bones.
Therefore, you should
achieve "deep level" sleep on a daily basis in order to coordinate your affords of
exercises and proper diet. The
following are some helpful tips on how to easily achieve deep level sleep.
Sleep in a comfortable and firm mattress. If it is not firm enough, place a sheet
of plywood underneath the
mattress. Sleeping on a hard surface will align your spine in the natural position.
This will lengthen your
spinal, and also allow growth hormone to easily travel across the body.
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Sleep in a room that is dark, quiet and fresh smelling. Do not expose yourself to
bright light while you are
sleeping. Light will make your brain stay awake.
It is important to sleep in a well ventilated room. Don't be afraid to open a

window, even in winter. It is
better to put on an extra woollen blanket than to breathe in stale air. The amount
of clean oxygen rich air
that you breathe has an effect on your growth. Poor air can prevent you from
growing during sleep.
Sleep with clean, soft, and comfortable clothes. Rough clothing can block the blood
circulation and make
you shift and turn many times during the night, thus prevent you from deep sleep.
Remember your growth
hormone can only work well when you fall into deep sleep.
Keep your hands and feet warm. Scientific studies have shown that warm hands and
feet will help induce
REM (rapid eye movement) deep sleep. Cold hands and feet will keep you from deep
sleep.
Drink a big glass of water before going to bed and when you wake up; this will help
clean out your system.
Milk can also help you sleep. It contains an amino acid called tryptophan. Which
produces the effect of a
sedative. Do not consume any foods or drinks that contain caffeine, nicotine, or
alcohol at least 4 to 5 hours
before going to bed. Caffeine and nicotine are stimulants that will keep you from
sleeping. Also, refrain
from a large meal at least 3 hours before bed time.
Do exercises during the day can help you sleep better at night.
Take a hot bath before going to bed helps induce deep sleep because it cleans your
body and relaxes tense
muscles.
Practice total relaxation and deep breathing for a few minutes before you go to
bed.
Relax from head to toe. Close your eyes and relax every part of your body. Do
complete breathing exercises
by following the three phases: (1) Inhale slowly and deeply through the nose for 3
to 5 seconds making sure
that your stomach as well as your chest expand. (2) Hold your breath for another 3
to 5 seconds, tighten
your stomach muscles lightly. (3) Exhale slowly and fully through the mouth and
nose. This breathing
exercise will help smooth your blood circulation and get your body ready to rest.
Maintain a habit of sleeping at the same time everyday, including weekends. This
will help you develop a
regular rhythm for sleep. Your brain will send you "sleep signal" at about the same
time every day, which
can help you fall into deep sleep easier and faster.
Each person has his/her own specific daily sleep requirement. It is not true that
the more you sleep, the
better it is for your growth. Too much sleep will cause your body to develop
laziness and slow down your
metabolism, thus increase the danger of gaining weight. On average, a young adult
who is growing needs at
least 8 hours sleep every day. Teens need 9 hours or more. However, this is just an
average and may not
apply to you precisely.
The best way to figure out the exact amount of sleeping time you need is not to
calculate it at all. Just sleep
early every night. Do not use any alarm clock, and let yourself wake up naturally.
Your body has its own
biological clock that can determine the exact amount of sleep it needs. As long as
you have good sleeping
habit and do not break it (by forcing yourself to stay up too late or get up too
early), your body will take
good care of itself.
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Also, it is easy for you to detect if you get enough sleep each day. If you are
energetic and do not feel sleepy
or very tired the whole day, then you had enough sleep last night. Otherwise, you
had better readjust your
schedule and try to sleep longer.
Sleep with appropriate posture is also very important for your growth during sleep.
Sleep with correct
posture can help you lengthen your spine and increase your height; sleep with
incorrect posture can put
strains on your neck, shoulders and back and stunt growth during sleeping.
Sleep on your back with a flat pillow under your knees. This will align your spine
properly and prevent any
back aches caused by sleeping in a bent position. Raising your knees and feet
slightly will help your brain
get more oxygen rich blood. The greater amount of oxygen that your brain receives
the higher the energy
you will have to help yourself grow during sleep.
Sleep on side, with your knees bent. This will effectively flatten the back. A flat
pillow may be used to
support the neck, especially if shoulders are broad.
Do not use high pillow. While lying on your back with your head resting on a high
pillow, your neck is bent
forward and your back is arched in a very unnatural position. This will put strains
on your neck, shoulders,
and back, and also stunt growth since your spinal column is arched during most time
of the night. Do not
sleep face down. This will exaggerates swayback and strain neck and shoulders.
"Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise". Be in harmony
with nature. The more
we distance ourselves from nature the more we become unhappy and out of touch with
ourselves.
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HOW TO LOOK TALLER
Posture
Good posture provides many physical and psychological benefits. It is an important

component for back health and
height increase. Good posture helps maximise your height not just because of the
obvious reason that you are
sitting and standing tall rather than slouching and slumping, but for other
structural and physiological reasons as
well.
The pelvis acts as a lever and directly influences our posture and stature. When
the pelvis is carried too far forward,
the condition is termed a Milted Pelvis. This condition directly robs you of extra
height and is generally the result
of a person with lack of stomach muscles and who usually has a large stomach.
Tilted pelvis Curvature of the spine
Over time, gravity will take a toll on the body and cause spinal disc degeneration,
muscle loss, and force the body to
slump or slouch. By maintaining proper postural alignment you can significantly
reduce the negative effects of
aging as well as promote growth.
By consciously trying to stand straight and walk tall at all times, you can start
to improve your posture and
strengthen the relevant muscles to relieve unnecessary stress and compression on
your discs. As a result, your
height is maximised.
Good standing posture
One very basic way to improve your posture is by leaning against a wall. Keep your
head, shoulder blades,
buttocks and heels in contact with the wall. At the same time, use your muscles to
pull back your neck, waist and
knees to minimise the space between your body and the wall. There should be only
slight gaps.
posture
Check your
standing posture
Good standing
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Standing
1. Rest one foot on a low stool or box. Having one leg higher that the other
straightens the small of the
back and relieves a swayback tendency.
Rest one foot on a prop
2. If you are carrying a heavy load, shift the weight from one side to the other to
reduce stress and strain on one
side of the body and also to inhibit any tendency of scoliosis.
3. Avoid wearing shoes with heel lifts. In the long run, these shoes reduce your
height as heels tend to tilt your
pelvis forward and creates an exaggerated curvature of the lower back that reduces
height. It also puts
pressure on your discs and strains your lower back.
Sitting
1. Sit in a chair that provides firm and high back support.

2. Sit in a chair that allows your knees to be slightly higher than your hips,
while your feet stays flat on the
floor. You may place a stool or box under your feet to achieve the correct
position.
3. Avoid sitting in soft chairs or sofas. If you do not have a choice, support your
lower back with a small
pillow.
4. Even with proper sitting posture, it is important to get up, stretch, and move
around approximately 25
minutes or so.
Good sitting posture

Lying Down
1. Sleep on a firm mattress.

2. The best position to sleep is flat on your back with a small pillow supporting
your neck or one or two
pillows under your knees. This balanced position lengthens and relaxes the back
muscles.
3. The second best position to sleep is on your side with hips and knees bent. A
pillow should be placed
between the knees to prevent twisting of the back and promote better alignment of
the spine.
4. Do not sleep flat on your back with your legs straight as it promotes back
spasms and increases swayback
posture.
5. Do not sleep on your stomach. This arches the back and stresses the lower
back. If you want to sleep on
your stomach, place a pillow under your waist and bend one knee toward the pillow
to prevent your lower
back from arching. Do not use a pillow for your head.
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Good sleeping posture

Good posture when sleeping on your side
Bending and lifting
1. When lifting an object, keep your back straight as you bend your knees and lower
yourself to pick up the
object.
2. Avoid bending from the waist with straight legs.
3. Place your feet wide apart, one foot slightly ahead of the other, for balance
and support.
4. Do not twist your back when lifting.
5. Do not attempt to lift something too heavy. Get assistance from someone else.
6. Keep the object as close to your body as possible. The further an object is from
the body, the more strain
there is on the back discs, muscles, ligaments, and tendons.
Proper lifting and bending technique
Yoga exercises like the cobra, locust, bow and downward and upward facing boat
engage the muscles srequired
to improve your balance, lengthen the body and strengthen the back.
Appearance
By cleverly organising the visual elements of clothes and their design, you can
manipulate the way your body
is perceived and make yourself appear taller. To beat up your height disadvantages
when you are on a job
interview or a romantic date, follow these tips:
Hair style
Have the hair style that makes you appear taller. In order to appear taller, a hair
style should be thin at the sides
and higher up top, which can make you appear as much as an inch taller. Do not have
any wide hair style.
Also, a bald head can makes a person appear shorter.
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Clothes
Vertical lines appear taller and slimmer. Horizontal

lines appear shorter and wider.
Avoid clothes with horizontal lines. Belts are horizontal so make sure you conceal
it in your clothes.
Avoid clothes with a tartan or checked pattern. Avoid cuffs that makes your legs
appear shorter.
Wear clothes with vertical lines or striping. Vertical lines or stripping make a
person appear thinner,
and thinness in turn gives impression of more height.
Avoid wearing sharply contrasting clothes and pants together, these will easily
expose the real length of
your legs and make you look shorter.
Wear clothes with shoulder pads. Shoulder pads make your shoulders appear broader
and your whole
body slender.
Wear shoes that will make you appear taller. If you are a female, this should be
easy since you can find a
lot of female shoes with 2 or 3 inches heels. For males, wear shoes with thick
soles to add the illusion of
height.
Avoid clothes that are made from heavy and bulky fabric. They add width and hence
shorten the image
visually.
Wear cuffless pants to make the legs look longer.
Wear a coat or jacket that is of the perfect length. They should end where the
buttocks meet the legs.
Colour
Match your pants' colour with your shoes colour to make the legs look longer.
Lengthen your upper torso by wearing a belt that matches your top.

Dark colours such as black, navy blue, and charcoal grey projects power and
competency. Lighter colours
make you appear more approachable. If you want a commanding and confident image,
try wearing dark
colours.
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GUIDELINES FOR EXERCISING
The tips and strategies in the following pages are the most effective techniques
that will help you realise your
height increasing goals. There are hundreds of different ways to grow taller. You
will learn which ones are the
easiest, fastest and most effective.
Preparation Notes
The exercises included in this book will stimulate overall growth and height gain,
function to structurally
lengthen the spinal column, improve posture, and straighten any excessive curvature
of the spine. By
performing the exercises, you will also benefit from greater health, stronger back
and abdominal muscles,
increased flexibility, and the alleviation and prevention of lower back pain.
These exercises are illustrated, with simple and easy to understand instructions.
These exercises are safe,
effective, and easy to do by people of all ages and fitness levels. The exercises
require no special equipment
or apparatus and can be done in the privacy of your own home.
Here are a few things to bear in mind before exercising:
1.
Wear loose clothing that does not restrict movement.
2.
Stretching exercises should be performed bare-footed.
3.
Empty your bladder and bowel before you begin.
4.
Warm up before exercising.
5.
Perform the stretching exercises slowly and smoothly in a controlled manner. This
applies to going into
a position and coming out of it.
6.
Stretch to a point and hold for 30-seconds. Do not worry if you cannot hold for 30
seconds when you
have just begun. As your muscles become more flexible, you will gradually be able
to hold for longer
periods.
7.
Do not strain yourself beyond the point where you feel pain. If any exercise causes
your legs to tingle,
feel numb, or weak, discontinue the exercise.
8.
Relax while stretching. Only a relaxed muscle will allow itself to be stretched.
9.
Breathe naturally and smoothly.
10. Be patient and persistent. Do not rush or force yourself in any way.
Breathing
Before you begin any exercise, you need to learn how to breathe properly. Here are
the importance of
proper breathing.
a) prevent illness (colds, coughing, bronchitis, tuberculosis, etc.)
b) feel well
c) rid your lungs of impurities and waste (carbon monoxide, lactic acid etc.)
d) carry oxygen to millions of cells (it has been proven that deep breathing
carries ten times more oxygen to
your organs)
e) combat fatigue
f) increase your energy level
g) calm your nerves
h) sleep better
i) add colour to your complexion as proper breathing increases blood circulation
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To increase your height, it is important that your blood is oxygenated as blood

provides nourishment to your
bones. Regular breathing will also purify your blood. Your lungs are likened to
balloons. When pressure is
exerted on them, the air must leave. Otherwise, your breathing is blocked and it
could cause you harm.
How to breathe properly while exercising
There are three phases to breathing:
1. Inhaling - take in air into your body through the nose

2. Retaining - hold your breath inside your body
3. Exhaling - blow out air from your body through the mouth
Perform your exercises in a well ventilated room so that you will fill your lungs
with unpolluted air. For each
exercise, breathe deeply. The chart below illustrates the amount of time you could
apply to each stage of
breathing.
INHALING RETAINING EXHALING

4 seconds 3 seconds 12 seconds
Exhaling is usually longer than inhaling because it is essential to empty all air
from your lungs. Try this simple
experiment. Pinch your nose to shut the nasal passage while keeping your mouth
shut. Now open your mouth
and you will notice that you still have air in your lungs to exhale. It is a good
habit to empty your lungs.
Breathing exercises
The abdominal breathing exercises will be illustrated as it is considered as the

best one.
1. Lying Down
-Lie on your back and stretch completely. Place one hand on your stomach. For
better concentration, close
your eyes. This exercise is relaxing and can help you rest better.
-Inhale deeply through your nose (you will feel your stomach being filled with
air).
-Hold your breath.
-Exhale slowly through your mouth. Your stomach will deflate.
-Contract your stomach to force any remaining air.
2. Standing Position
-Raise your arms from your side to an upward position, parallel to the floor and
form a T.
-Inhale through the nose for four seconds.
-Stretch your arms straight up while holding your breath for three seconds.
-Exhale slowly through the mouth while lowering your arms.
-Clasp your hands behind your back, pushing your torso forwards for 12 seconds.
-Push out all the air from your lungs by contracting your stomach muscles.
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3. Sitting Position
a) Getting into position
Sitting Position Self-back massage
Remove your shoes and place your feet on the floor. Sit up straight and tall,
distributing your weight evenly.
Rest your arms on your thighs or by your side, palms up, thumb and index finger
touching. The palms-up
position rolls your shoulder joints open and focuses your energy upward. The thumb
and index finger
connection creates a balance between mind and body.
b) Breathing with shoulder roll
Gently tuck in your shoulders forward and up. Exhale slowly, rolling your shoulders
backwards and relaxing
them down. Do this three times continuously. Imagine your energy floating up your
spine, through your neck
and to the crown of your head as you inhale, and then back down as you exhale.
Relax your jaw and the
hollows under your cheekbones. Acknowledge your thoughts, inhale and then release
them as you exhale.
Stay conscious and aware.
c) Deep breathing
Inhale deeply - filling your belly, lower lungs, mid lungs, upper lungs and chest.
Slowly push the air out of
your upper lungs, mid lungs, lower lungs and belly. Repeat five times with your
eyes closed.
d) Breathing with head bowed
Keeping your eyes closed, bring your chin to your chest. Take three long breaths
and then slowly bring your
neck to its upright position by uncurling it one vertebra at a time. There are
seven vertebrae in the neck.
When you are walking or climbing the stairs, you could practice these breathing
exercises. When taking a walk,
inhale through the nose for 6 steps, hold your breath for 3 steps and exhale
through your mouth for 18 steps.
Repeat once you have finished one all three phases.
If you feel weak or fatigue at work, do one of the breathing exercises. You will
feel invigorated! Experts have
stated that you will improve your health if you do ten deep abdominal breathing
exercises. Breathing will help
you focus and reduce your stress levels. Remember - Breathe Well, Live Well!
Self-Back Massage
Bring a tennis ball to work. Sit tall in your chair, place the tennis ball on the
painful area and lean into the
chair. Pressing against the ball, begin to breathe long and deeply. Take ten or
more breaths. Repeat if
necessary.
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STRETCHING
Practice all kinds of stretching, including Yoga, Pilates or just simply trying to
reach your feet while standing.
You should stretch and breathe slowly for best results. Cartilage is a firm yet
elastic substance. With the
appropriate exercises, you can stretch the cartilage between:
-the vertebrae in the spinal column,
-the thigh bones and,
-the tibia or shin bones.
You can grow by developing your cartilage that will in turn increase the space
between the vertebra.
Without proper exercise, the cartilage becomes soft and the bones eventually rub
against each other. The
spinal column is like a coil. By stretching it up and down, forwards and backwards,
side to side, you can
become taller.
Stretching exercises in bed
Do the following stretching exercises in bed at night and in the morning.
1. Leg Stretch
-Lie on your back, stretch out your right leg (and then left leg once completed).
-Count to five.
-Imagine you are pushing a box with the flat of your foot.
-Repeat the same exercise but on your stomach.
2. Hip Stretch
-Lie on your back and bring your knees to your chest, pulling them with your hands.
-At the same time, exhale through the mouth and tighten your stomach muscles.
-Inhale through the nose as you return your feet to the mattress.
-Variation (the rocker): Bring your knees to your chest with your hands and rock
yourself.
Half Moon Bench
The rounded bench has proven to be a great apparatus for growth. By using this
bench, you will expand your
thoracic cage. It will develop your shoulders and make your spinal column more
supple. You can build this
half-moon bench to benefit from its effectiveness. These are the recommended
dimensions:
76/7
240cm
Measurements
Width : 12 inches (30cm)

Length : 6 feet (1.80m)
Radius : 2 feet (75cm)
Half circumference : 7 6/7 feet (2.40 m)
1 5
Diameter : 5 feet (1.50m) 30cm 150cm
Do at your own risk. Do not overstretch

your body. It is important to know and adhere
to your limits.
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Yoga & Pilates
There are a variety of yoga and pilates exercises we can do. We will be focusing on
basic, posture exercises
and hip, lower/upper back stretches. An important part of yoga and pilates is
breathing, so we will also focus
on that area. These exercises will get your spine right, by aligning your spine
correctly and prepare it for
elongation.
1. Sit / Easy Position - Sukahasana

This is a starting position that helps focus awareness on breathing and the body,
strengthen the lower back and
open the groin and hips.
-Sit cross-legged with hands on knees.
-Focus on your on your breath.
-Keep your spine straight and push the sit bones down to the floor.
-Allow the knees to gently lower.
-If the knees rise above your hips, sit on a cushion as it will help support your
back and hips.
-Take 5 - 10 slow, deep breaths.
-On the next inhale, raise your arms over your head.
-Exhale and bring your arms down slowly.
-Repeat 5-7 times.
Sit / Easy Position
2. Dog and Cat

This will increases your spine's flexibility. These are two poses, one following
the other.
-Begin on your hands and knees.
-Keep your hands just in front of your shoulders, your legs about hip width apart.
-As you inhale, tilt the tailbone and pelvis up, and let the spine curve down,
dropping the stomach low, and
lift your head up.
-Stretch gently.
-As you exhale, move into cat by reversing the spinal bend, tilting the pelvis
down, drawing the spine up
and pulling the chest and stomach in.
-Repeat several times, flowing smoothly from dog into cat, and cat back into dog.
Dog and Cat

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3. Head to Knee - Janu Shirshasana

This exercise stretches and opens your back and hamstrings, thus improving
flexibility.
-Sit on floor with legs extended in front of you.
-Bend one leg, bringing the heel of the foot as close to the groin as possible.
-You may want to place a pillow under the bent knee for comfort.
-Make sure your buttocks are firmly grounded on the floor and that your spine is
straight.
-Turn your body slightly so you face out over the extended leg.
-Inhale and raise your arms over head.
-Exhale and begin to move forward slowly. Try to keep the back as straight as
possible.
-Instead of bending at the hips, focus on lifting the tailbone and rolling forward
on your buttocks.
-Inhale and lengthen the spine.
-Exhale and roll forward, however slightly.
-To get a bit more forward movement, engage your quadriceps (high muscles) as you
move forward. This
releases the hamstrings, giving you a bit more flexibility.
-When you've moved as far forward as you can, lower the arms and grasp your foot,
or leg.
-Hold the position for a moment and breathe.
-On the next exhale gently pull yourself forward.
-Go slowly and remember to keep the back straight.
-When done, straighten up and do the other side.
Head to Knee
Cobra
4. The Cobra - Bhujangasana
This exercise stretches the spine, strengthens the back and arms, opens the chest
and heart.
Step 1
-Lay down on your stomach. Keep your legs together, arms at your side, close to
your body, with your
hands by your chest.
-Inhaling, slowly raise your head and chest as high as it will go.
-Keep your buttock muscles tight to protect your lower back.
-Keep your head up and chest and heart out.
-Breathe several times and then come down.
-Repeat as necessary.
Step 2
-Follow the steps above.

-When you've gone as high as you can, gently raise yourself on your arms,
stretching the spine even
more.
-Go as far as you are comfortable.
-Your pelvis should always remain on the floor.
-Breathe several times and come down.
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Mountain
The Triangle
5. Mountain - Tadasana
This exercise improves posture, balance, and self-awareness.
-Stand with feet together, hands at your sides, eyes looking forward.
-Raise your toes, fan them open, then place them back down on the floor.
-Feel your heel, toes and ball of your foot all in contact with the floor.
-Raise your chest up and out.
-Raise your head up and lengthen the neck by lifting the base of your skull towards
the ceiling.
-Stretch the pinky finger on each hand downward, then balance that movement by
stretching your index
fingers.
-Push into the floor with your feet and raise your legs, first the calf and then
the thighs.
-Breathe. Hold the posture, but try not to tense up.
-As you inhale, imagine the breath coming up through the floor, rising through your
legs and torso and up
into your head.

-Reverse the process on the exhale and watch your breath as it passes down from
your head, through your
chest and stomach, legs and feet.

-Hold for 5 to 10 breaths, relax and repeat.
-On your next inhale, raise your arms head (Urdava Hastasana) and hold for several
breaths.
-Lowers your arms on an exhale.
6. The Triangle - Trikonasana

This exercise stretches the spine, opens the torso, improves balance and
concentration.
-Start by spreading your legs 3 - 4 feet apart, feet parallel.

-Turn your left foot 90 to the left and your right foot about 45 inwards.
-Inhale and raise both arms so that they're parallel with the floor.
-Exhale, turn your head to the left and look down your left arm toward your
outstretched fingers.
-Check that your left knee is aligned with your left ankle.
-Take a deep breath and stretch outward to the left ankle.
-Take a deep breath and stretch outward to the left, tilting the left hip down and
the right hip up.
-When you've stretched as far as you can, pivot your arms, letting your left hand
reach down and come to
rest against the inside of your calf, while your right arms points straight up.
-Turn and look up at your hand. Breathe deeply for several breaths.
-Inhale, and straighten up. Exhale, and lower your arms.
-Put your hands on your hips and pivot on your heels, bringing your face front.
-Repeat the posture on the other side.
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7. Warrior II - Virabhadrasana II
This exercise strengthens the legs and arms. It also promotes balance and
concentration.
-Begin with the mountain pose with feet together and hands at side.
-Part our legs 4 - 5 feet apart.
-Turn your right foot about 45 to the left.
-Turn your left foot 90 to the left so that it is pointing straight out to the
side.
-Slowly bend the left knee until the thigh is parallel with the floor, but keep the
knee either behind or
directly over your ankle.
-Raise your arms over head.
-Slowly lower them until your left arm is pointing straight ahead and your right
arm is pointing back.
-Concentrate on a spot in front of you and breathe.
-Take 4 or 5 breaths, lower your arms, bring your legs together.
-Reverse the position.
Warrior II
Spinal Forward
Bend or Extension
8. Spinal Forward Bend or Extension - Uttanasana II

This exercise stretches the legs and spine, as well as resting the heart and neck.
-Begin with the Mountain pose or Tadasana.
-Inhale and raise the arms overhead.
-Exhale, bend at the hips, bring the arms forward and down until you touch the
floor.
-Bend your knees if you're feeling stiff. Grasp your ankles or just leave your
hands on the floor and breathe
several times.
-Repeat 3-5 times.

-On your last bend, hold the position for 5 or 10 breaths.
-To come out of the pose, curl upward as if pulling yourself up one vertebra at a
time, stacking one on top
of another, and leaving the head hanging down until last.
Variations
a. Follow the instructions for the basic pose described above. Instead of holding
the pose for several breaths,
come up on the inhale. Extend your arms forward as your rise until you are standing
straight and your
arms are overhead. Exhale and bend forward. Repeat the process 5 times.
b. Go into the pose and take 3 breaths. Inhale and raise your head, but keep your
hands on the floor. Hook
each index finger around each big toe, exhale and come down. Hold for several
breaths.
c.
Inhale and raise your head, again keeping your hands on the floor. This time slide
your hands under your
feet so that the tips of your toes are touching heel of your hands. Hold for
several breaths.
d. After bending forward, fold your arms and hang for as long as is comfortable.
e.
To come out of the pose, curl upward as if pulling yourself up one vertebra at a
time, stacking one on top
of another, and leaving the head hanging down until last.
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9. Downward Facing Dog - Adho Mukha Svanasana

This exercise builds strength, flexibility and awareness, as well as stretches the
spine and hamstrings.
-Start on your hands and knees.
-Keep your legs about hip width apart and your arms shoulder width apart.
-Your middle fingers should be parallel, pointing straight ahead.
-Roll your elbows so that the eye or inner elbow is facing forward.
-Inhale and curl your toes under, as if getting ready to stand on your toes.
-Exhale and straighten your legs; push upward with your arms. The goal is to
lengthen the spine while
keeping your legs straight and your feet flat on the ground. In the beginning it's
okay to bend the knees a
bit and to keep your heels raised.
-The important thing is to work on lengthening the spine. Don't let your shoulders
creep up by your
ears - keep them down.
-Weight should be evenly distributed between your hands and feet.
-Hold the position for a few breaths. Come down and exhale.
-Repeat several times, synchronizing with your breath: up on the exhale and down on
the inhale.
Downward Facing Dog
10. Standing Forward Bend

This exercise lengthens the spine and relieves disc compression. It also stretches
the calves, hamstrings, hips, back,
and neck.
-Stand with legs about 18 inches apart and place your palms on the back of your
thighs.
-Without bending your knees, slide both hands down the sides of your legs as far as
you can.
-You will have to bend forward to perform this exercise, but make sure to maintain
contact between your
palms and your legs.

-The further you go down, the more strain there will be on the back of your knees.
-Do not bend your knees.
Variation
a) Place your hands on your buttocks and move them down the back of your legs. Bend
your body backwards to
enable you to perform this variation. Perform slowly for five times.
Standing Forward Bend Good Morning Stretch
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11. Good Morning Stretch

This exercise stretches and lengthens the thoracic and cervical spine.
-Stand straight with back to the wall and feet flat on the floor. Your feet should
be about 24 inches away
from the wall on the first time you perform this exercise.
-On the following days, increase your distance from the wall 3 additional inches
each time.
-Stretch the arms forward, upward, and then backwards over your head until your
fingers touch the wall,
move a few more inches away from the wall.

-You should have to stretch your body to enable you to touch the wall.
-After your fingers achieve contact with the wall, return to the original positions
by bringing the arms back
over the head and then down.

-Repeat this exercise 7 times.
-Keep a careful record of the distance from the wall the last time you performed
this exercise so you can
increase this distance by 3 inches each different day you perform it.
12. The Fish

This exercise strengthens the back and cervical region of the spine.
-Lying flat on your back with your arms by your side, raise your arms and bring
them straight back over
your head until they are stretched out on the floor, pointing away from your head.
-Resting all of your weight on your outstretched arms, your shoulder, and on your
heels, slowly raise the
back, hips, torso, and upper legs off the floor.
-Stretch your body up as high as you can. Hold that position for a few seconds, and
return to the original
position.
-Perform this exercise 5 times.
The Fish Squats

13. Squats
-In the standing position, feet apart slightly, hands on hips, body straight and
erect and head up, slowly
bend the knees while keeping the rest of your body straight and erect, and come to
a squatting position
with the knees ahead (not spread apart).
-As you slowly bend your knees, extend your arms straight ahead, stretching the
arms and fingers to their
fullest extent.
-Hold this position for a few seconds before slowly returning to the original
position.
-Repeat this exercise 10 times.
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Trunk Twist
14. Trunk Twist
This exercise stretches and strengthens the spine and abdominal muscles.
-Sit on the floor with your legs extended straight out in front.
-Place your feet under an article of furniture (chair, table or sofa) to keep them
from moving during the
exercise.
-Interlock your fingers behind your neck, and start the exercise.
-Slowly revolve your trunk in a large circle, bringing your upper torso forward, to
the right, backward and
to the left, as far as possible.
-Rotate your body in as wide a circle as possible, and then reverse directions.
-Repeat this exercise for 30 seconds, rest 15 seconds, repeat 30 seconds, rest 15
seconds, etc, for a period
of six 30 second units.
Forward Bend
15. Forward Bend
This exercise stretches the calves, hamstrings, hips, back, and neck. It also
lengthens the spine.
-In the standing position, with your legs spread widely apart, raise both hands
straight overhead and
overlap your hands.

-Bend forward and touch the floor between your legs, then return top the original
position.
-You will notice that the wider your legs are spread apart, the easier it will be
to touch the floor.
-As you progress in this and the other exercises, you should bring your feet closer
together so that it will be
more difficult to touch the floor with your fingers.

-If you can touch the floor with your feet close together, you should then strive
to touch the floor with your
palms.
90 Forward Bend
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16. 90 Forward Bend

This exercise strengthens the back and stretches the hamstrings.
-In the standing position, feet spread slightly apart, hands behind the neck with
your fingers interlocked.
-Bend the body forward from the waist, without bending the knees, and try to bring
your
head down between your legs.
-Of course, it may be impossible to bring your head all the way down, but stretch
your body as far as
possible without straining yourself.

-Do not remove your hands from behind your head.
-Use your hands to help push your head down further.
-When you have reached as far down as possible, return to the starting position.
-You will perform this exercise with more ease after one or two weeks.
Head to Chest Shoulder Fan
17. Head to Chest

This exercise stretches and strengthens the neck.
-In the standing position, place your hands behind your head and interlock your
fingers.
-Use the hand and arm muscles to push your head forward and down, and at the same
time, utilise your
neck muscles to resist this pushing motion.
-While exerting these opposing pressures, allow your head to be pushed forward
until your chin rests on
your chest.
-Relax the pressure on your head, and return it to its normal position.
-Repeat this procedure 10 times, then rest 10 seconds, and repeat the exercise 10
more times.
18. Shoulder Fan

This exercise corrects and prevents rounded shoulders, improves posture and
relieves tension.
-In the standing position, head up high, arms at your side.

-Bring your arms backward and interlock your thumbs behind your back and below your
waist. This is
your starting position.
-Keeping your thumbs interlocked, and your arms always as straight as possible,
bring your shoulders up,
then back, then down, then forward, then up, back, down, forward, performing a
circular motion and
trying to extend the shoulders as far as possible in each direction.
-Perform this exercise slowly, always being aware that you are stretching your
shoulders to their limit.
-Perform three sets of fan circular motions.
-You may take short rest between each set.
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Spine Lengthener
19. Spine Lengthener

This exercise stretches and relaxes the entire spine, as well as the upper back,
chest, shoulders, and arm muscles.
-Stand upright with your arms by your side.

-In one smooth movement, raise your heels so that you are standing on your toes,
and swing both arms
towards the sky as high as you can possibly extend your arms.
-Hold this position, with your arms extended straight up and reaching even higher
and higher.
-While in this position, bend your neck and head backwards as far as possible.
-Hold this position for a few seconds before returning to the starting position.
-Perform this exercise ten times.
Twisting Triangle
20. Twisting Triangle

This exercise will increase the flexibility of your spine while stretching the
upper back, lower back, hip flexors,
and hamstring muscles.
-In the standing position, spread your feet apart about 12 inches, hands on hips.
-Raise the right hand, bend forward from the waist without bending the knees, and
attempt to touch your
left toes with the right hand, while keeping the left hand on your hip.
-If you cannot touch your toes, do not be disappointed as you should be able to
achieve this after two or
three weeks.
-Perform the same exercise with the left hand and attempt to touch the toes on your
right foot. Alternate
these attempts with the left and right hands to touch the toes on the opposite
foot.
-Perform this exercise twenty times, alternating your hands each time.
-Remember the purpose of this exercise is to stretch, so do not be lazy. Try to
come as close as possible to
touching your toes.

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Double Legged
Forward Bend
21. Double Legged Forward Bend
This exercise stretches the hamstring and back muscles. It also eases spinal
compression.
-Sit on the floor; legs stretched forward, hands on hips.

-Bend forward, with arms stretched forward and try to touch your toes. You may not
achieve this right
away, but with frequent practice, you soon will.
-Repeat this exercise 5 times, with both hands, and then spread your feet slightly
apart and with alternate
hands, one at a time, try to touch the toes on the opposite foot.
-Repeat this 5 times with each hand.
Elbow to Knee
22. Elbow to Knee

This exercise will elongate your spine and limbers the lateral trunk and back.
-Use your own judgment about the positioning of your body so you can obtain the
maximum benefit.
-Sit on the floor, with your knees bent and the soles of your feet flat on the
floor.
-It is preferable to have your feet spread apart, and your knees bent as little as
possible, the degree of bend,
and the distance apart will depend on you.

-Clasp your hands together, behind your head, and extend your elbows forward.
-Lean forward, and touch your left elbow to your right knee. If you can perform
this movement with little
or no exertion, your knees are bent too much and your legs are not spread wide
enough apart.
-After continued practice, you must reduce the degree of the bent knee, and spread
the legs wider.
-After you touch your elbow to the knee, return to the original position, and touch
your other elbow to the
opposite knee.
-Repeat the exercise, 5 times with each elbow. Alternate elbows with each touch.
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Leg Scissors
23. Leg Scissors

This exercise will stretch the lower and middle back muscles and hips.
-Lie flat on your back on a firm surface, and not a soft mattress.
-Place your hands palms down underneath your buttocks and rest your weight on your
hands.
-Without bending your knees, lift both legs straight up, and spread them apart as
far as you can.
-Continue this motion back and forth, first spreading the legs as far apart as you
can, and then bringing
both legs back in the other direction, crossing them, as far as possible.
-Perform this exercise 10 times, rest your legs, and perform it another 10 times.
Backward Bend
24. Backward Bend
This exercise stretches and lengthens your spine.
-Lie flat on your back, on a firm surface, arms stretched towards your toes.
-Place your palms flat on the floor.
-Keeping both feet together, raise them upwards and bring them over your head until
your toes touch the
floor behind your head.

-Use the palms of your hands on the floor for extra leverage to lift your legs up
and over your head, and to
help raise your hips off the floor.
-The first few days you perform this exercise, it is not absolutely necessary to
have your toes touch the
ground.
-However, without over-exerting yourself, bring your toes as close as possible to
the ground.
-Pause when your toes touch the floor, and slowly bring your legs back to the
original position.
Dry Land Swim
25. Dry Land Swim

This exercise will extend and strengthen your lower back.
-Lie on your stomach and raise your left arm and your right leg.
-Hold for 1 second, then alternate with your left leg and right arm.
Additional Tips
1. Wear ankle weights and wrist weights while performing this exercise for more
resistance.
2. Increase the number of holds up to 20 seconds as you progress.
3. Try holding for 4 seconds.
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The Corpse
26. The Corpse

This exercise relaxes and refreshes the body and mind, relieves stress and anxiety,
and quiets the mind.
Possibly the most important posture, the Corpse, also known as the Sponge, is as
deceptively simple as
Tadasana, the Mountain pose. Usually performed at the end of a session, the goal is
conscious relaxation.
Many people find the "conscious" part the most difficult because it is very simple
to drift off to sleep.
-Begin by lying on your back, feet apart, arms at your sides with palms facing up.
-Close your eyes and take several slow, deep breaths.
-Allow your body to sink into the ground. Try focusing on specific part of your
body and willing it to relax.
-For example, start with your feet, imagine the muscles and skin relaxing, letting
go and slowly melting
into the floor.

-From your feet, move on to your calves, thighs and so on up to your face and head.
-Breathe and relax.

-Stay in the pose for at least 5-10 minutes.
Hip & Lower Back Stretches
These exercises will make the back limber & flexible, whilst stretching the spine.
Lower Back Stretch
Cats Cow from Chair Spinal Twist with Shoulders
1. Cats Cow from Chair

This is a starting position that helps focus awareness on breathing and the body,
strengthen the lower back and
open the groin and hips.
-Sit with your spine straight and both feet flat on the floor.
-Feel both buttock bones pressing into your chair.
-Firmly grasp your kneecaps and hold them. Shoulders and arms are relaxed.
-Inhale slowly, pressing and lifting your chest forward and up.
-Exhale slowly rounding your back, pulling your navel in to your spine and curling
your shoulders forward.
-Repeat until your body feels relaxed and loose.
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2. Spinal Twist
-Sit with your spine straight and both feet flat on the floor.
-Place your left ankle on top of your right knee.
-Breathing long and deep, slowly stretch your upper body over your left leg,
leading with the crown of your
head.
-Let your arms hang to the ground or rest them at your sides.
-Relax your neck.
-Take five to ten deep, long breaths.
-Listen to your thoughts and release them with each exhale.
-To complete this posture: round your back, uncurling each vertebrae.
-Release your left leg and repeat on the other side.
3. Lower Back Stretch with Shoulders

-Do the lower back stretch, remembering to breathe long and deep.
-Rest your hands behind your lower back and interlace your fingers.
-Squeeze the heels of your hands and shoulder blades. Relax your neck.
-Slowly raise your interlaced hands behind you, up towards the sky.
-Breathe deeply into your chest.
-Take five to ten deep breaths.
Neck & Shoulder Stretches
These exercises will help improve your posture, as well as stretch the upper back
muscles.
Bowing Down
to Yourself
1. Bowing Down to Yourself

-Sit with your spine straight, both feet flat on the floor.
-Gently bring your chin to your chest.
-Take three long, deep breaths.
2. Ear to Shoulder
-Inhale deeply.
-As you exhale, slowly roll your left ear towards your left shoulder.
-Inhale deeply and exhale slowly, rolling your chin back to your chest.
-Inhale deeply and exhale slowly, rolling your right ear to your right shoulder.
-Inhale deeply and exhale slowly, rolling your chin back to your chest.
-Do three or more sets.
Ear to
Shoulder
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3. Turkey Stretch
-Pretend there is a cord attached to the crown of your head gently pulling you up
taller.
-Direct your gaze in front of your nose and bring your hand to your chin.
-Inhale deeply, resting your hand on your chin and exhale slowly, gently pressing
your chin in to your neck.
-You should feel this stretch lengthening the back of your neck.
TurkeyStretch
Turkey Shoulder
Stretch & Turn Release
4. Turkey Stretch & Turn

-Inhale deeply, chin tucked to your chest, spine straight and tall, arms to your
side.
-Exhale slowly as you turn to the right.
-Relax your shoulders and be sure to limit the stretch only to your neck.
-Inhale deeply and exhale slowly as you turn to the centre.
-Inhale deeply holding your turkey stretch with a straight spine.
-Exhale slowly as you turn to the centre.
5. Shoulder Release
-Arms by your side, palms facing inward.
-Inhale slowly rolling your shoulders up to your ear lobes.
-Exhale slowly rolling them back and down.
-Feel your spine lengthen.
-Do five or more full circles.
Inversion
Inversion has long been used to relieve back and neck pain by gently
stretching the vertebrae using the person's own body weight. Gravity pull
compresses our spine and that causes us to lose our height during the day.
When you invert and relax, your body can stretch up to two inches. Muscles
relax quite quickly in the fully inverted position, and the length of the spine
measurably increases after only a few minutes. The lengthening effect is
due to reabsorption of fluid into the centre of the discs and "Opposite"
gravity force pulls the spine.
This is proven by the fact that astronauts grow taller in space. After a few
days in space (a gravity-free environment) astronauts grew taller by two

inches. During their weeks in orbit, their discs had continued to take moisture
from the blood stream, but with no
gravitational pull to squeeze moisture out, the discs remained plump, making their
spines longer, and themselves
taller.
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Sleeping will reduce the gravitational pull effect to a certain extent. However,
scientific experiments have shown
that even during full horizontal sleep, our spine is still subject to 30% gravity
pull. This explains why after a
night's sleep, we can only regain up to one-inch in height and not two inches, as
in the case of inversion.
Hanging upside down with special inversion boots will achieve better results than
normal hanging bar as you
are able to hang on much longer when doing inversion. Try doing this for a minimum
of 15 minutes daily. You
will also gain other benefits like improved blood circulation, better posture and
alignment (which again is important
for height increase) and body cleansing.
Ankle Weight Methods
Ankle weights strengthen and tone muscles in the lower body. (Such wearable weights
should not be worn during high-impact aerobics or jumping.) This section highlights
a few
ways to incorporate ankle weights into your exercise regime.
1. Orphan Ankle Weight Plan

Running:
Afternoons or evenings, about 30 minutes of high impact running on solid concrete
or asphalt.
Purpose: Create bone Micro-fractures.
Sitting with ankle weights:
Do this immediately after running. Sit on high chair with lower legs hanging. Wear
5-10 lbs. of weight per
leg. Sit for a minimum of 30 minutes without moving legs.
Purpose: Extend and repair some of the Micro-fractures created during running.
Stretch Legs:
Stretch every major muscle that impedes tension forces on the bones. Stretch each
muscle for 1-2 minutes
depending on size and tightness of muscle.
Purpose: Free muscles from their compression of the bone so that they don't oppose
bone growth
exercises.
Leg exercises with ankle weights 1 hour before sleeping:
Wear ankle weights and swing each leg freely and very fast. This creates
centripetal force on the leg. Do
it in this order. (Left-50, Right-50, Left-100, Right-100, Left-50, Right-50)
Purpose: Extend Micro-fractures and create great tension on legs. Make bones and
muscles ready for
sleeping with tension.
Sitting with ankle weights before sleep:
Do this immediately after leg swinging exercises. Sit on high chair with lower legs
hanging. Wear 5-10 lbs.
of weight per leg. Sit for a minimum of 1 hour without moving legs.
Purpose: Extend some of the Micro-fractures created during running for sleeping.
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Sleep with tension:
There are two ways this can be done.

a) Use Horizontal stretching device (elastic) to stretch entire body, mainly legs
while sleeping. This method
is less efficient but maintains proportion in legs and allows for relatively
comfortable sleep.
b) Sleep with lower legs hanging with ankle weights over bed. This method is
extremely efficient, but it
only lengthens lower legs. Also can be uncomfortable to sleep with.
Purpose: Extend and repair Micro-fractures to permanently lengthen bones.
Variety Ankle Weight Method

Part 1
1. Stand with the feet about 18-20 inches apart and bear the weight of the body on
the heels with the toes
turned outward. Now turn the weight of the body on the toes with the heels outward.
Stretch the leg as far
outward as possible without strain. Alternate and repeat many times.
2. Raise one foot backward and bend toes forward and backward several times.
3. This time, bring the foot forward and twist the toes in a circular motion.
4. Raise on your toes as high as possible, making a few efforts to go still higher.
5. Stand straight up and twist the outside foot outward and the inside foot
inwards, and perform a rocking
motion.
6. Stand on the heels and roll back and forth and side to side.
7. Bend on one knee, and lunge right to left.
Part 2
1.
It is advised to try to do at least 100 (high) kicks a day and then add 100 more
every 2 weeks, stressing
more on extension than speed.
2.
While hanging, move your legs in the motion of riding a bicycle, being sure to
stretch your legs to
the limit.
3.
Try walking with high leg movements, like trying to touch your knees to your chest.
4.
This next exercise is basically like doing a free throw. You squat down as low as
possible, then use the
perfect extension like you're shooting a free throw, if done right it stretches the
whole body.
5.
Put one leg on a chair and then jump up, switching legs in mid-air. You basically
use your leg strength to
propel yourself.
6.
This is a kicking exercise - you kick as high as possible and then without bringing
your leg down, kick
as many times in the same spot as possible.
7.
Grab a small weight and then bend your knees, now squat and then by moving
diagonally, extend
the arms (with the weight) and extend as far left as possible.
8.
Now hold the position and return to the starting position and do the same, going to
the right side.
9.
Now do the exercise when jumping
10. Sit on your shins and then jump to your feet, and as soon as you get to your
feet, jump up reaching out as
far as possible.
11.
While hanging, pull your knees into your chest and then bring them behind you into
your back, holding
the position each time.
12. Pull-ups but you pull up with your head in front of the bar, then go down and
pull up with your
head behind the bar.
13.
While hanging, pull your legs upward to your chest, then let them suddenly drop.
14. Lateral jumping over an object at least a foot high. These exercises are meant
to be done with
ankle weights that weigh around 3-5 pounds.
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Kicking
Any forms of kicking exercise including front kick, snap kick, side kick or back
kick, to a certain extent
stimulate the cartilaginous portion of your knee. Even if your bones are fused,
there may still be room for slight
growth. Do 100 repetitions initially and increase at your own pace.
Kicking helps to grow the shinbones and the thighbones. It is perhaps one of the
most hectic and tiring
exercises of all, which helps you, grow taller. If you watch Thailand's kick
boxers, they have extremely long
legs. Almost all kick boxers have legs an inch or two longer than usual. You need a
stable surface and maybe
a pillar or something similar to support yourself and stand while kicking. A
kicking bag is very highly
recommended. Do not put ankle weights, shoes, or other heavy objects on your feet.
Make sure there is ample
fresh air in the exercising area.
Start by cycling for 15 - 20 minutes or doing leg rises for 5 minutes to loosen up
your muscles. Once you have
warmed up, start the routine. It consists of 1000 kicks on each leg in one day. So
you are doing 1000 on left leg,
and 1000 on the right leg. Break up your schedule to workout about half an hour in
the morning and half an
hour before bed. We suggest doing 20 reps on left leg, and immediately doing 20 on
the right and then pause
for 30 seconds after each 100 kicks. You will simply perform quick snap kicks and
try to keep your feet near
the floor.
Do not try to move your shin only. When you kick, let your shin move and try to
'extend' out your thighbone.
The reason you should extend out your thigh bone, is because 1000 kicks put
enormous stress on the knee
joint. Instead, try to kick the shin and just milliseconds before the shin gets
locked, extend out your thigh bone
to absorb the shock. It will definitely feel weird at first, but after two to three
months it will become second
nature.
Hanging
Swinging on a height vertical bar can increase your height by itself by 1 even 2
inches. With hanging exercises,
gravity would help pull your spine to elongate it. These exercises will strengthen
the wrists, arms, and
shoulders. It will also stretch and lengthen the entire spine.
Bar Hang
1. Bar Hang
Bar hang onto a horizontal bar with both your feet off the ground for as long as
possible. Start with 20 seconds and
increase as your arms grow stronger.
-Latch onto the nearest pull up bar just before you put on your ankle weights. Grab
the bar with both hands
so your thumbs are touching each other and your palms are facing away from you.
-Let your body hang completely straight, with your toes pointing to the floor. (If
the bar is too low, bend
your knees until your feet clear the floor.)
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-Put your head between your arms so your ears are in front of your biceps, and try
to squeeze your shoulder
blades together.
-Hang for 10 seconds, drop off the bar and take a 10-second breather, then hang for
10 seconds again.
-Increase your hang time after a few sessions to 20 seconds with a 15-second break.
-Basically try to stretch on the bar for around 5-10mins. Take a break if you feel
tired.
Hanging Knee-ups
2. Hanging Knee-ups
-Stand under a chin-up bar.
-Grasp the bar, hands almost touching, fingers facing forward.
-Your arms and body is fully extended. Exhale and bring your knees to your chest.
-Do not swing your legs up or use any momentum. Lift your knees up slowly and with
control.
-Count to two and then inhale as you slowly bring your knees down.
-Once you are hanging fully extended, repeat the exercise as many times as you can
in 1 minute.
-Return to standing position and shake your arms. Rest for 20-30 seconds.
-Repeat 3 more times.
Hanging Twist
3. Hanging Twist
-Stand under a chin-up bar.
-Grasp the bar, hands almost touching, fingers facing forward.
-Using your legs for momentum, slowly start twisting side-to-side.
-Twist in a gentle and controlled manner.
-Keep your head stationary at all times.
-Perform as many twists as you can in 1 minute.
-Return to standing position and shake your arms. Rest for 20-30 seconds.
-Repeat 3 more times.
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Part 7
MENTAL EXERCISES
This section will play a very crucial role in helping you achieve your goals. It is
important for you to keep an
open mind and review this section. Your emotional state and mental faculty can
greatly influence your height.
You need to have faith and genuinely believe that you can still grow taller. Forget
about what you read or what
people tell you.
Every morning, after getting out from bed, say out loud to yourself that you have
grown taller. And every night
before you sleep, tell yourself that you are going to grow taller. Your mind would
believe in what it chooses to
believe and your body is going to react to your mind. Therefore, you need to
programme your mind so that
your body is in its best condition for growing taller.
Refrain from measuring your height everyday. Just stick to your plan and measure it
only on a monthly basis.
You will be surprised to see how much taller you have grown. Your mind is a
powerful thing to waste.
Scientists say most people use around fifteen percent of their total mental
capabilities.
Learning how to manipulate your mind is easier than you think.
Guided Imagery
Guided imagery has been described as creating images in the mind (sights, sounds,
and feelings) to increase
physical and emotional healing. Positive images activate the nervous system,
sending neurohormones (chemical
messengers) through the bloodstream to specific cells, where they trigger healing
activity, according to Lucille
Eller, R.N., M.S.N., principal investigator of Health Journeys HIV Guided Imagery
Study at University
Hospitals, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio.
Guided imagery has a documented effect on heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory
rate, brain waves, body
temperature, and more. It can enhance individuals' general state of health and
well-being or used for specific
goals, such as bone growth.
Imagery is the most fundamental language we have. When we recall events from our
past or childhood, we
think of pictures, images, sounds, pain, etc. It is hardly ever by words. Images
aren't necessarily limited to
visual but can be sounds, tastes, smells or a combination of sensations. A certain
smell, for example, may
invoke either pleasant or unpleasant memories for you.
It is estimated that an average person has 10,000 thoughts or images flashing

through the mind each day. At
least half of those thoughts are negative. Affirmations and visualisations are used
by athlete everyday. It has
been proven that just telling yourself "I can do this" can increase performance by
5%. Athletes use visualisation
to enhance their performance, sometimes without realising it.
Remember, it is not the thing believed in, but the belief in your mind that brings
about the result. All your
experiences, events, conditions, and acts are produced by your subconscious mind in
reaction to your thoughts.
Negative thoughts will translate into negative experiences. Stop accepting false
beliefs, superstitions, fears,
and doubts. When you do this, there is no limit to the amount of growth you can
achieve. Some of you may
think that it impossible to tame all the thoughts that seep into the mind. We can
dissolve negative thoughts
through scientific prayer or affirmations. Your prayer or affirmation is answered
according to the universal
law of action and reaction.
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Create a mental "movie" of your goal. Imagine what it would look like if you were
6'5" right now. Think of a
fun experience you will have when you are tall, and imagine it in the form of a
short commercial. Vividly
focus on the joy on your face, imagine with great detail how mesmerised those
around you are by your
stunning new height. Do close ups of the faces, make the entire "movie" in black
and white if that is more
dramatic and emotional for you. Just think of the greatest, most emotional
experience that will happen when
you reach your goal and focus on that, 3-5 times a day, with affirmations and
confidence to see it through.
Subconscious
Your subconscious mind is an incredible power that many have yet to develop to its
full potential. Many
people believe that we have a spiritual side and a subconscious side. We believe
that our subconscious mind
and our spirit are one. In order for you to truly understand just how powerful your
subconscious mind is, you
must first understand and accept that there is no such thing as coincidence.
Nothing happens by chance. That
means that nothing is predetermined or meant to be.
Your subconscious mind creates everything in your life based on the messages and
info you sent. You are
constantly sending messages and information to your subconscious mind and over half
of those messages are
useless or work against you. Then you wonder why things never get better no matter
how hard you try.
Your messages to your subconscious mind are your thoughts, beliefs and actions. So
if you constantly worry
about not having enough money - you'll never have enough money. It's that simple.
If you don't think you're
capable of accomplishing your goals, you'll never accomplish any of them. Why?
Because if that info is
negative, it will result in a negative reality.
Positive Thinking
Positive thinking is a way of life rather than a momentary thought. We need to

learn to develop thinking
positively as a habit. The term state of mind is applicable in so many ways. If you
are in an upbeat frame of
mind, things just seem to go better! When we are in a down or depressed mood,
things just seem to go from
bad to worse. If you are thinking that there have been times when you thought
positively and believed
something was going to happen, but it didn't?
This is because you probably had negative affirmations or doubts. Some of them may
be so old or ingrained
in your thinking that you may not even have noticed. You can go around believing
that your life is determined
by silly superstitions or sadistic affirmations, but you won't grow, physical or
otherwise.
Much of what we feel is determined by our mental state. For instance, let's say you
go to a gym. You started
out the morning all right, nothing out of the ordinary- your usual routine. When
you get onto the treadmill,
one of your friends walks up to you and says, "You look a bit pale? Hope you are
not getting sick!" Up to
now, you've not given much thought to how you felt. You thought you felt fine when
you got up. In a few
minutes, someone else walks up and says similar comments.
Now you are sure you must not be feeling well, after all people are commenting the
same thing! Well, in a
short while, you probably will be pale and feeling sick! The mind is a powerful
thing. Accepting someone's
suggestion that you are short, chubby, slow, or annoying, will have the same effect
on you as if it were. Crush
negative thoughts.
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Relaxation Techniques
A good time to practice this technique is at night when you are in bed and ready
for sleep. This is because you are
in a more relaxed state, and should easily be able to slip into an alpha brainwave
pattern. This will make it much
easier to impregnate the mind with a goal or thought.
Just before going to sleep, take a few moments and "picture" something you want
e.g. height! It doesn't matter if
you are able to visualise clearly but just picture it as best you can. View your
goal as though it already happened.
Use the mental movie you learned on how to make in the mental imagery section.
Have people in your "movie" complimenting you for reaching your goal, or admiring
your new height. Spend a few
minutes immersing yourself into this movie with as many of your senses as you are
able to include. Then place a
"frame" (white or white light works well) around the movie to contain it. This
indicates to your brain that this
"movie image" is what you want to achieve.
Now, move the picture to the left or right - depending on where your brain
considers the "past" to be. To find
out what direction this is for you - think of something that happened the day
before. Notice which direction
your eyes move, even if it's only slightly. If it is to the right, your past is the
right, and vice versa. Move your
"movie" towards this direction and you are done for now. Practice this technique
each night before you go to
sleep. You can pick up where you left off the previous night, or repeat it.
It's best to start with just one movie at first. Use this technique for all your
goals.
Self-Hypnosis
You may have experienced the following or know someone who has. One night, you
realise that your alarm doesn't
work and you have to wake up early the next day. So with conviction you say to
yourself, "I have to get up at eight,
I have to get up at eight". The next morning you wake up and it's eight o'clock.
Your subconscious mind is capable of great potential. Every night before you fall
asleep, send positive messages to
your brain. For the purposes of gaining height, you could repeat the message
mentioned before, "Everyday I am
gaining height through exercises. I am Growing. I am Growing.".
If you have Morpheus, Kazaa or other similar tools, try searching "hypnosis" under
Audio section to locate free
tapes. You may also visit www.downloads.com to download programmes. Here are some
websites you may visit.
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Aerobic Exercises
These exercises will increase blood flow throughout the body, as well as growth
producing hormones.
1. Jogging
This is a simple outline of a jogging programme. As you become more adept or if you
already jog, increase the
intensity & duration as you see fit. Just be sure to log it.
What is jogging?
Jogging can be done anytime or anywhere. It conditions the heart, improves muscle
tone and strength, relieves
stress, and can help with a variety of health problems, such as osteoporosis, heart
disease, and arthritis. It takes
discipline to run, but the rewards are measurable improvements in time, distance,
endurance and strength.
How many calories does jogging burn?
The number of calories you burn when jogging will vary with the intensity and
duration of your workout.
According to the American Council on Exercise (ACE), a 160-pound person will burn
about 12.5 calories for
each minute of activity. Heavier individuals will burn more calories for the same
amount of exercise while a
lighter person will burn less.
Advantages of jogging
The big advantage of jogging over walking is that it takes less time and is the
most efficient way to achieve
cardiovascular fitness. The disadvantage is that it can result in more injuries, as
the strain placed on both
muscles and joints is greater. With proper shoes and preparation through
stretching, you can greatly reduce
your risk of injury.
Starting your jogging programme
If you are older, overweight, or have health problems, you may want to get a check-
up from a physician before
you begin to run, or perform any strenuous exercise. If you have never exercised
before, begin with brisk walks,
jumping jacks, and jogging in place, to test your endurance.
Exercise guidelines
Warm up with some light stretching, followed by either a fast walk or a slow run.
Gradually build up to a pace
that's comfortable for you. Most experts suggest that you land on the ball of your
heel, and let the rest of the
foot follow. You want to push off your toes as you begin your next step. Keep your
back reasonably straight,
your shoulders back. When you come to a hill, it is only natural to lean forward a
bit, which is perfectly fine.
Let your arms swing naturally, don't hold them to your sides. Don't worry so much
about how far you are
jogging. Rather than a set a distance goal, set a time goal. Increase your time
gradually; experts usually
recommend an increase of only 10% a week to avoid injury from over-exertion.
Bring some cool water along, to keep your body from becoming dehydrated. Any pair
of comfortable shoes
will do, but don't wear thin socks. If you get blisters, put some vaseline on your
feet and switch to running
socks.
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Warm up with leg and back stretches. Then begin with five minutes of slow or brisk
walking. Do 15-30
minutes of jogging, with walking breaks if you need it. Cool down with some brisk
or slow walking. When
you reach home, do some leg stretches, as well as the posture stretches mentioned
in the stretching section.
You should wait at least 3 hours after jogging, before doing any passive or active
stretches, to give your bones
a chance to relax.
2. Jump Rope
Jump roping is a high intensity exercise that will help aid the lengthening of your
body, as well as increase
production of natural growth hormones.
Measuring your heart rate
Heart rate is widely accepted as a good method for measuring intensity during
running, swimming, cycling
and other aerobic activities. Exercise that doesn't raise your heart rate to a
certain level and keep it there for 20
minutes won't contribute significantly to cardiovascular fitness.
The heart rate you should maintain is called your Target Heart Rate. There are
several ways of calculating.
One of the easiest is:
Maximum Heart Rate = (220 - age) X 70%
Therefore, the target heart rate for a 40 year-old would be 126. Some methods for
figuring the target rate take
individual differences into consideration. Here is one of them:
1. Subtract age from 220 to find Maximum Heart Rate

2. Subtract resting heart rate (info below) from maximum heart rate to determine
Heart Rate Reserve
3. Take 70% of heart rate reserve to determine Heart Rate Raise
4. Add heart rate raise to resting heart rate to find Target Rate
Resting heart rate should be determined by taking your pulse after sitting quietly
for five minutes. When
checking heart rate during a workout, take your pulse within five seconds after
interrupting exercise
because it starts to go down once you stop moving. Count pulse for 10 seconds and
multiply by six to get the
per-minute rate.
Jump roping is a great way to gain height. Here are some routines that you may
follow. Choose any two types
and perform them for 10 minutes for each routine.
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Toe to Toe
Bell
a. Bell
-Jump forward 6" to 12" over the rope. Land on both feet together.
-Jump backward 6" to 12" over the rope. Land on both feet together.
Tips:
-Keep your feet together
-Don't jump too high forward or back
-Stay on the balls of your feet
-The motion is similar to a bell clapper swinging back and forth.
-Cues: forward-backward, forward-backward.
b. Toe to Toe
-Jump over the rope and land on your left foot, touch your right toe to the floor
and about 6" to 12" in the
back.
-Jump over the rope and land on your right foot, touching your left toe to the
floor in the back.
Tips:
-Don't put any weight on the toe in back; keep all your weight on your front foot.
-Wait until the rope passes your back toe before you touch your toe to the floor.
-Cues: right-left, right-left.
Swing Kick
c. Swing Kick
-Jump over the rope, landing on your right foot, and swing your left foot back.
-Jump over the rope, landing on your right foot again, and kick your left foot
forward.
-Jump over the rope, landing on your left foot, and swing your right foot back.
-Jump over the rope, land on your left foot again, and kick your right foot
forward.
Tips:
-Straighten your legs on each forward kick.
-Cues: back-kick, back-kick.
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d. Fling
-Jump over the rope, landing on your left foot, and touch your right toe to the
floor in back.
-Jump again, landing on your left foot, and touch your right toe to the floor out
on your right.
-Jump again, landing on your left foot, and touch your right heel to the floor in
front.
-Repeat Steps 1- 3, reversing your feet.
Fling
Tips:
-Refer to tips for Toe-to-Toe

-Keep your weight balanced on one foot for all three jumps.
-Wait for the rope to pass under you before touching your foot to the floor.
-Your foot should touch the floor 6" to 12" away from your other foot.
-After the last step, go immediately to the beginning and work on the other foot.
-Cues: toe-side-heel, toe-side-heel.
You can alternate the exercises. Do 2 types one day for 10 -15 minutes each & the
other 2 the next day. You
can also do all 4, doing each type for 5 - 7 minutes. This will provide a great
workout. Remember to jump rope
at least every other day.
3. Bike Stretch
You can stretch even when you are bike riding. You may do biking instead of
jogging, but you should still do
the jump rope exercises. You can do this with the bike machines in the gym or
regular bikes. Just raise the seat
on the bike so that you have to stretch your legs, when you sit, while doing a
rotation.
You should also perform the back stretches before you bike ride, and the posture
stretches afterward, to
achieve a full body stretch.
Do not worry about having disproportionate arms and legs, your body knows how to
proportion size during
growth & these exercises will also stretch the limbs. If you still have doubts, see
the Mental Exercises section.
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Anaerobic Exercises
1. Abs Workout
Working out your abs will aid your lower back, as well as your posture. These
exercises will target the abs. If
a six-pack is your goal, following these exercises, the aerobic exercises, the
guidelines in the nutrition section,
and the mental exercises section, as they will definitely put the six-pack within
your reach. This is an
extensive abs programme, but the stronger your abs are, the stronger your back
muscles will be.
The Programme
It consists of three cycles of a no-rest circuit routine comprised of six

consecutive exercises that will hit every
part of your waistline. Each complete circuit is followed by a two to three minute
active rest period. You then
repeat the cycle two more times. The whole routine should take about 15 minutes per
cycle. If you are not
used to high-intensity ab training, you may find that you need to start the
programme with two cycles the first
week before advancing to three. Although most of the exercises can be performed
effectively on the floor or
on a flat bench, the use of a decline bench will increase the workout load on your
abs.
Lower Ab Crunch
a. Lower Ab Crunch
This focuses on the lower abdominal.
-Lie on the floor, or on a flat or decline bench, with your knees bent at a 45
angle.
-Bring your knees toward your chest in a slow and controlled manner by contracting
the lower abdominal.
-Return slowly to the starting position.
-Repeat 15 times.
-Focus on pulling with the lower abs.
-Limit your range of movement to minimize hip flexor involvement.
Leg Raise / Hip Up
b. Leg Raise/Hip Up
Combine this exercise with the lower ab crunch to strengthen your lower back.
-Raise your hips off the bench three to five inches, keeping your legs
perpendicular to your body.
-The hips should be lifted by pushing up with the lower abs.
-Your feet should move straight up as you lift.
-Repeat 15 times.
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Side Crunch
c. Side Crunch
This is the most effective exercise to work the muscles between your ribs and the
muscles along the sides of
your abdomen.
-Lie on the floor or a flat or decline bench on your side with your knees bent and
your arms holding onto
either the end of the bench or something behind you.

-Slowly bring your knees toward your chest.
-Switch to the other side and repeat. Do 15 repetitions for each side.
-Keep the movement short to remove the hip flexors from the motion.
Knee-up
d. Knee-up
This exercise works both the lower and the upper abs.
-Sit on a bench with your body parallel to the bench and your legs resting on the
bench.
-Grasp the edges for support.
-Lift your feet off the bench and bend your knees.
-Raise your bent knees toward your chest, keeping your toes pointed downward.
-Mentally focus on squeezing your abs throughout the movement, and make sure your
feet don't touch the
bench.
-Repeat 15 times.
Lying Crunch
e. Lying Crunch
This exercise effectively targets the upper abdominal.
-With your torso flat on the floor, place your legs up on a wall or bench.
-Pull your shoulders off the ground about six inches by contracting your abs.
-To increase the intensity of the exercise, begin by first contracting your glutes
and then hold that contraction
while you perform the crunch.
-This enables you to totally isolate the abs.

-Repeat 15 times.
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Back Hyperextensions
f. Back Hyperextensions
This spinal erector exercise helps balance abdominal strength and tighten the
waistline.
-Lie down on a hyperextension machine or Swiss ball so that your hips are
supported, but your torso can
swing freely.
-Bend forward at the waist, keeping your back straight.
-Focus on using your lower back muscles to raise your torso until your lower back
muscles simultaneously
will maintain proper alignment.
Active Rest Period
After completing the no-rest circuit, there is an active rest period lasting two to
three minutes. During this
period, stretch and tighten the abs and some of the posture exercises to enhance
our control over the abs.
Stomach Vacuums
Perform stomach vacuums during the active rest period. The stomach vacuum is one of
the best exercises you
can perform to shrink your waistline in a very short period of time. The vacuum
takes some practice to master,
it's extremely effective in helping you gain great control over your abdominal and
giving your waistline a
paper-thin appearance.
Stomach Vacuum
-Exhale all the air in your lungs, sticking your chest out, and trying to touch
your belly button to your
backbone (don't worry, you will never accomplish this).
-Hold for 10 to 20 seconds, relax, and repeat.
The simplest way to perform vacuums when starting out is from a kneeling position
on all fours. As you begin
to master the vacuum in this position, you can also perform it in an upright
kneeling, seated, or standing
position. Like anything else, the more you practice the easier it becomes and the
more control you will have over
flexing your abdominal. Eventually, you will be able to do these anywhere, from
driving in your car to
standing in line at the grocery store.
Basic Ab Stretch
-Stretch your abs by locking your hands and reaching as high for the sky as you
can.
-Hold for 10 to 20 seconds, then repeat.
-Perform all the exercises, 15 repetitions for each type (one circuit) and then do
the active rest period.
-Then perform this from the beginning again.
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Workout Summary
(Perform after morning cardio three times per week)
Circuit Programme
Lower Abs/Crunch - 15 reps - no rest
Leg Raise/ Hip Up - 15 reps - no rest
Side Crunch - 15 reps each side - no rest
Knee-up - 15 reps - no rest
Lying Crunch - 15 reps - no rest
Back Hyperextension - 15 reps - no rest
Active Rest (two or three minutes)
Basic Ab Stretch
Posture exercises
For the first week repeat twice with no additional rest between cycles. After week
one repeat 3 times without
additional rest.
2. Chin-ups & Pull-ups

These exercises work the shoulders, as well as the back, arms, and obliques. You
can experiment with these
different types, but only do one exercise type per day. They should be done every
other day, or every 2 days,
depending on your strength and experience.
Chin-up
Close Grip Chin-up
a. Chin-up
-Step up and grasp bar with an overhand grip.
-Pull down until the chin is above the bar.
-Lower body until arms and shoulders are fully extended. Repeat.
Pull-up Rear Pull-up

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b. Close Grip Chin-up

-Step up and grasp parallel bars.
-Pull body up until elbow are at the sides.
c. Pull-up
-Step up and grasp bar with a wide overhand grip.
-Pull body until neck reaches the height of the hands.
d. Rear Pull-up
-Step up and grasp bar with an overhand wide grip.
-Pull body up until the bar touches the back of the neck.
e. Underhand Chin-up
-Step up and grasp bar with an underhand grip.
-Pull body up until elbows are to the sides.
Back Exercises
These exercises will strengthen your back muscles, and promote growth hormone. Use
with a full body
workout.
Underhand Chin-up
Dumb-bell Power
Clean & Press
1. Dumb-bell Power Clean & Press
-Grasp a pair of dumb-bells, and stand with them at hip height to your sides.
-Keep your feet shoulder width apart and your knees slightly bent. You should be in
a semi-squat
position.
-From your semi-squat position, do a quarter squat to load the weights.
-Change direction and explode up, allowing your hips to bring the dumb-bells up to
shoulder height.
-From shoulder height, press the dumb-bells straight up to the ceiling.

-Be sure to pop your hips up and push through your glutes.
-This is an advanced movement, so be sure to use proper form.

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Lat Pull Downs
2. Lat Pull Downs

-Sit in a high-pulley cable machine, and grasp the pull-down bar with a wider than
shoulder width grip.
-With a wide grip, pull the pull-down bar toward your upper chest.
-Pause, and return to the starting position.
-Do not lean too far back during this exercise.
Seated Low Rows One-Arm Rows
3. Seated Low Rows

-Sit at a low-cable machine.
-Slightly flex your knees, keep your torso straight, with your back upright and
extended.
-Pull the bar or handle towards your abdomen.
-Keep your elbows close to your ribs while squeezing your shoulder blades together.
-Pause, and slowly return the weight to the starting position, making sure your
elbows don't pass your
mid thighs.
-Keep head and shoulders upright, and be sure not to overextend or lean forward at
all times.
-Your knees should maintain a slightly bent position. Fully extend your arms, but
don't lock them out.
4. One-Arm Rows
-Stand and kneel over a flat bench with one arm and one knee from the same side of
your body touching
bench.
-Keep your back flat and your head up.
-Your other arm should be extended toward the floor, grasping a dumb-bell. Your
other foot should be
planted flat on the floor.

-Pull the dumb-bell up to your side, maintain a flat back position.
-Pause with your elbow in the air and the dumb-bell at your side, then slowly lower
the weight back
toward the floor.

-Do not let your elbow fall away from your body.
-Keep your hand and foot flat on the bench and floor.
-Keep your back flat.
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EXERCISE ROUTINES
Exercise Routine 1
Exercise to do before bed.

-Body stretch with back against the wall.
-Various stretching exercises.
-15 minutes of inversion with gravity boots.
-Finally reach up to the ceiling and try to touch it.
Exercise Routine 2
This exercise would straighten your spine and muscles. This would only work if you
actually put effort into
your workout, take your time and have fun.

-Lie flat on floor, arms stretched in front of you and legs stretched towards your
back.
-Then carefully raise your right arm, together with your left leg.
-At first you do repetitions, up and down motions.
-Then you raise arm and leg, and hold as long as you can until you feel slightly
tired.
Exercise Routine 3
1st week - 200 jumps, 6 days per week, one day rest
2nd week - 100 jumps with one-pound ankle weights, followed by at least 100 jumps
with only your bodyweight,
6 days per week, one day rest
3rd week - 100 jumps with two pound ankle weights, followed by 100 jumps with one
pound ankle weights,
followed by at least 100 jumps with just your body weight, etc. Add one pound of
weight each week, and
always do 100 jumps before taking one pound off and do 100 jumps and then taking
another pound off, until
there are no ankle weights. With just your body weight, do 100 jumps.
Exercise Routine 4
-10 spine stretches backwards

-10 forwards
-10 left side
-10 right side
-20 standing twists
-10 cobras (yoga)
-20 dry land swims
-20 alternating opposite hand and legs
-10 standing shoulder blade squeezes
-10 corner wall squeezes
-10 shoulder blade squeezes clasped hands behind back
-10 forehands and backhands (like tennis) for each arm
-10 minutes of hanging (broken up into 30 second hangs)
-20 minutes of hard cycling with a raised seat
-250 vertical jumps
-550 jump rope repetitions
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Exercise Routine 5
-Face a wall an arms length away.
-Place your palms on the wall.
-Take one leg and swing from left to right across your body.
-You'll be standing on one leg while the other is going from side to side like a
pendulum (the wider the
pendulum arc the greater the force).
-On a doorway chin-up bar, swing your legs back and forth like you're walking in
wide arcs (a doorway is
ideal so your legs can swing the max length).
Exercise Routine 6
Here is a simple training that will boost your spine bones size and will activate
the main white bones hard cells
to workout.
-Grab a small weight or a wet towel. Stand straight in your room holding the towel
with both hands close
to the belt, just like holding a parallel ruler.
-In the standing position bent your knees and stretch the wet towel up to the
diagonal as far as high as
possible, come back to starting position and then to the right.
-The trick is to do 50 repetition to each side (and the exercise should be done
just like doing a
"diagonal dunk in with a basketball to the rim".
-Move your hips to left and right and keep your knee position always straight.
-Use ankle weight and try to jump to go up and up, left and right.
-This exercise will release your growth hormones and will have the same effects as
playing basketball
for hours. This will hurt your knee since you will be going up and down diagonally.
Exercise Routine 7
Hip Hinge
-Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a rolled-up towel along your spine,
one hand by your head,
the other by your buttocks.

-Lean forward as you bend knees slightly (keeping back straight).
-Pause and return to starting position.
-Repeat 10 times (also practice, minus the towel, when leaning over the sink to
brush your teeth).
Bent-Over Row
-Stand with feet hip-width apart, knees bent, holding 5-pound weights, palms down.
-Keeping back straight, bend forward until back is almost parallel to floor, arms
extended down.
-Bend elbows and lift weights up to chest as shown, pinching shoulder blades
together; pause over to start.
-Repeat 10 times.
Corner Shoulder Squeeze
-Stand facing the corner of a room, toes about 3 feet away from walls.
-Lean forward in a vertical push-up position, hands on walls at shoulder height.
-Bend elbows, squeezing shoulder blades together as you lower chest toward wall
(keep abs tight and
pelvis slightly forward).
-Pause and press back up to starting position.
-Repeat 10 times.
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Standing Shoulder Press
-Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, knees bent and pelvis tilted under.
-Keeping arms straight, clasp hands behind back, squeeze shoulder blades together
and lift hands up and
away from back as high as you comfortably can

-Pause and return to starting position.
-Repeat 10 times.
Exercise Routine 8
Day 1 : Monday
-Warm up: Jumping with ankle weights 100 repetitions.

-Wide-over hand grip (4" from shoulders).
-Chins with added weight, 13 sets of 10 repetitions.
-Hyperextensions with added weights, 13 sets of 10 repetitions.
-Cool Down: Hang on Bar with ankle weights, 13 sets of 5 mins hanging.
Day 3: Wednesday
-Warm up: Swim on dry land with ankle weights & wrist weights, 13 sets.
-Lying Leg Curls, 13 sets of 10 repetitions.
-Decline Dumb-bell Pullovers 13 sets of 10 repetitions.
Day 5: Friday
-Warm up: Jumping with ankle weights 100 repetitions.

-Close-underhand (palms facing you) grip Chins with added weight, 13 sets of 10
repetitions.
-Hyperextensions (Roman chair)with added weights, 13 sets of 10 repetitions.
Day 7: Sunday
-Warm up: Tuck Jumps with ankle weights 100 repetitions.

-Hook kick * 3 sets of 10 repetitions each leg.
-Leg raise to the Front with ankle weights * 3 sets of 10 repetitions each leg.
-Leg raise to the Back with ankle weights *3 sets of 10 repetitions each leg.
-Leg raise to the side with ankle weights *3 sets of 10 repetitions each leg.
Note: Training is only on uneven days, i.e. every 2nd, 4th, 6th, and 8th day is a
complete rest day. The intervals between the
various sets should be 1-2 minutes.
Part 10
MEAL PLAN
6-Meal Plan
Proper nutrition is key to proper hormonal balance. Forget the food pyramid. It is
the same model used to fatten
cows! This is not a diet. It is a meal plan for proper insulin release, which plays
a crucial role in growth. This
is just a rough outline.
The food pyramid is basically a high carbohydrate diet good only if you want to
store fat. You starve your body
when you wait more than 4 hours between meals. Which puts your body in a catabolic
state. When your body
is in a catabolic state it stops burning fat for energy and starts storing it. It
also begins converting
carbohydrates to fat. In order to keep your body in an anabolic state you should
eat a small meal every 3
to 4 hours. Now, some of you might thing eating every 4 hours will increase your
weight, but it will actually
reduce body fat.
With your body in a constant anabolic state, your lean muscle mass will increase,
and body fat will begin to
decrease. A normal person will lose about a pound a week before they start gaining
weight (from increased
muscle mass) regardless of whether they exercise or not. You may experience
additional weight loss since you
are following the exercises in this programme.
You should consume a 200-500 calorie meal for each meal, with a 100-calorie snack
an hour before bed. Here
are the nutritional amounts you should consume with each meal.
25-35 grams of protein with each meal: 15 grams for night snack
36-50 grams of carbohydrate with each meal: 25 grams for night snack
5-10 grams of fat with each meal: 2 - 6 grams for night snack
As a basic outline, foods high on the glicemic index (high starch foods) such as
breads, pastas, potatoes, &
bananas should be eaten in moderation. Foods low on the glicemic index such as
vegetables should be a major
source of your carbohydrates. Junk food which is usually high in carbohydrate, high
on the glicemic index,
and high in fat should be eaten sparingly, such as once very 3-5 days to maintain
proper hormonal and insulin
levels.
Getting 25-35 grams of protein in every meal can be difficult if your diet is
usually low in protein. One or two
pieces of chicken breast, a can of tuna, or a protein shake can fulfil this need.
Cold cuts may not be the best
source since they are high in sodium and you would need at least 6 pieces to get
the right amount of protein.
For fat, nuts especially macadamia nuts, are a good source of fat. Fats high in
monosaturated fats are the best.
A finger full of peanut butter can also fulfil this need, although the best bet
would be taking fish oil
supplements. If you are curious as to what a diet of high glicemic index foods,
which raise insulin levels, will
do to your body, just see any diabetic or overweight person and ask them what they
eat.
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MEAL PLAN
This section contains two categories of supplements. One category is nutritional

supplements that will
complement the nutritional programme. Other includes supplements that can increase
growth-producing
hormones in the body.
1. Basic Supplements
These supplements are basic supplements that can aid your nutritional needs. This
book will not go through
every supplement because a multivitamin will cover just about everything.
CLA - congulated lithoinac acid - also found in tuna fish and oatmeal.
This is a fatty acid and has actually been shown to decrease body fat by 30% over 3
months - even
in individuals who didn't even exercise! This is a great supplement because not
only is it a good source of fat
(although only 1 gram per meal, 2 or 3 times daily) but you will actually lose fat.
Ginkgo Biloba
This supplement has been shown to increase blood flow as well as memory. It has no
side effects although you
should consult a doctor if you have blood or heart problems.
Ephedrine
This supplement aids in fat loss, as well as increased performance. It may raise
your blood pressure though, so
please see a doctor if you have heart problems.
Calcuim & B- 1-12 Vitamins
They help with bone fragility and are all around good supplements.
2. Alternative Supplement
This section includes some well-known supplement that has allegedly helped people
grow.
Chondroitin Sulfate
Intended Key Function: To speed rebuilding of joint cartilage and to fight osteo-
arthritis and other
wear-related connective tissue problems. A number of well-controlled studies and
meta-analyses have found
chondroitin sulfate topartially restore joint function and to mildly reduce
symptoms (pain, stiffness).
Chondroitin sulfate is related to glucosamine. Both are used widely in supplements

intended to nourish joint
cartilage, although there is no evidence that taking them together works better
than using either independently.
Common Dose: 400 mg 3 times daily is a common dose.

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TOOLS
Height Calculator
To calculate your maximum natural height based on your parents and grandparents'
height, use the following
formula:
Your father's height = F cm (inches)

Your mother's height = M cm (inches)
Your father's father's height = FF cm (inches)
Your father's mother's height = FM cm (inches)
Your mother's father's height = MF cm (inches)
Your mother's mother's height = MM cm (inches)
If you are a male, with 95% certainty,

Your Maximum Natural Height in cm (inches) =
(F + M + FF + FM + MF + MM) / 6 * 1.08 + 8.8 cm (3.5 inches)
If you are a male, with 99% certainty,

(F + M + FF + FM + MF + MM) / 6 * 1.08 + 14 cm (5.5 inches)
If you are a female, with 95% certainty,

If you are a female, with 99% certainty,

Explanation: Extensive statistic and scientific research shows the average height
of males is equivalent to the
average height of their parents and grandparents multiply by a conversion factor of
1.08. This will be most males'
natural height. However, 95 out of 100 males' maximum possible natural height is
below the sum of their
natural height plus 8.8 cm (3.5 inches), and 99 out of 100 males' maximum possible
natural height is below the
sum of their natural height plus 14 cm (5.5 inches).
Similarly, the average height of females is equivalent to the average height of

their parents and grandparents
multiply by a conversion factor of 0.92. This will be most females' natural height.
However, 95 out of 100
females' maximum possible natural height is below the sum of their natural height
plus 6.4 cm (2.5 inches),
and 99 out of 100 females' maximum possible natural height is below the sum of
their natural height plus
11.4 cm (4.5 inches).
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Personals Analysis
It is not surprising that taller men are preferred more often than shorter men.
While the medium height for men
in the United States is 5' 8", the most preferred height for a man is 6' 0". This
is true for almost any
combination of woman's attributes. There is some interesting differentiation. For a
short man (5' 4" and
shorter) living in the United States, the best states to live in are Idaho, Maine,
Vermont, and Wyoming. A short
man has a greater chance of being included in a woman's preferences. This is
probably because these states
have relatively low populations. Women have fewer choices and so are more likely to
compromise and include
a shorter man in their preferences. In contrast, California, New York, New Jersey,
Washington D.C., Nevada
and Arizona are the worst states for a short man. In these states, women's
expectations are highest, again
probably because the states are so populous and there are many choices.
Please understand that statistical errors are more likely to appear for other
countries because less data is
available. However, we can still determine that country is a significant determiner
of preferences. In general,
a small man is twice as likely to be preferred by a woman outside the United States
as within. There are two
possibilities. First, people in the Unites States are more superficial than in
other countries. Second, women in
the United States are taller and so prefer taller men. The table below shows in
rank order, from worst to best,
how well a man 5' 4' tall would fare in each country. Only countries with 50 or
more records are listed. The
third column shows the mean height of women in that country. Except for the
Philippines, Indonesia and
Thailand, there does not appear to be a significant correlation between women's
height in a country and their
preference for a tall man.
Country 5' 4" man

% in Preference
5' 4" man
% in Preference
Caribbean 8% 65
United States 11% 65
Hong Kong 13% 63
Canada 13% 65
England 14% 65
Japan 15% 64
Germany 17% 66
Brazil 17% 65
China 19% 64
Russia 22% 65
Australia 22% 66
France 23% 66
Philippines 25% 62
Indonesia 29% 64
Thailand 40% 63
There are interesting distributions in age and race. Women 18 to 39 are most likely
to include a short man in
their preference. Between 40 and 59, they prefer a taller man and from 60 on, they
seem less concerned about
height. This is somewhat counter intuitive. One would expect younger people of both
sexes to be shallower
and to gain depth of personality as they age.
One possible explanation is that the middle-aged women were married and divorced
and now has higher
expectations than they did when they were young. Preferences also varied by race.
Those women who described
themselves as Other or Didn't Say, where most likely to include a short man in
their preferences. Asian women
preferred short men to a greater extent than any named race. Those who described
themselves as Multiracial,
Hispanic or White were in the middle while African-American/Black women most often
preferred taller men.
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Correlations by body type are easier to explain. Women who described themselves as
Petite or who Didn't say was
more likely to include a short man in their preferences. Not surprisingly, women
who are Slim/Slender or
Athletic were least likely to include short men. It is easy to conclude that these
women have many choices and
are less likely to compromise. Women who described themselves as Average, A Few
Extra Pounds or Large
were in the middle between the other extremes.
Other analysis shows that smaller women are less likely prefer a man less than or
equal to their own height.
Taller women are more forgiving. In the U.S., about 7% of women between 4' 10" and
5' 6" are will choose a
shorter man. 18% of women 5'7" and taller will choose a smaller man. As the woman's
height increases, so
does her propensity to prefer a shorter man. A short woman will choose a man whose
height is less than or
equal to her own 16% of the time, while taller woman will make that choice 42% of
the time.
Outside the United States, 22% of short women are likely to choose a man the same
height or smaller. Just
over half of taller women will choose a man the same height or smaller. The table
below shows the details of
the analysis for each woman's height between 4' 10" and 6' 8".
Woman's
Height
United States Non-United States
Will Choose Will Choose
Smaller
Will Choose
Smaller
Will Choose
Smaller
or Equal
4' 10" 2% 4% 4% 9%
4' 11" 1% 3% 2% 8%
5' 0" 0% 19% 1% 30%
5' 1" 11% 13% 13% 18%
5' 2" 8% 12% 12% 17%
5' 3" 7% 12% 11% 19%
5' 4" 6% 13% 9% 18%
5' 5" 7% 18% 10% 27%
5' 6" 8% 23% 11% 27%
5' 7" 13% 32% 27% 49%
5' 8" 14% 37% 16% 43%
6' 1" 72% 85% 60% 72%
6' 2" 77% 91% 56% 88%
6' 3" 74% 88% 100% 100%
6' 4" 78% 94% 0% 0%
6' 5" 67% 92% 57% 57%
6' 6" 100% 100% 50% 50%
Caveat
This study provides a strong indication of what women who use online personals ads
want in a man with respect to
his height. However, these conclusions may not necessarily translate to the larger
population of woman who
are dating but prefer to meet men in other venues.
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HEIGHT INCREASING PRODUCTS
Products That Help Increase Height
Height increasing products can be grouped into four categories.
1. Supplements
These may include vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and Human Growth Hormone. They
come in pill,
powder or liquid form. Two companies even sell a skin lotion that they claim
promotes height increase.
Coincidentally, one of these companies also sells a lotion to grow hair. We wonder
if it is the same formula.
Options for adolescents and adults to self-prescribe Human Growth Hormone (HGH)
supplements exist but
it is not advisable. If an adolescent does not already have low HGH levels, taking
HGH can have the opposite
effect of prematurely closing the growth plates and limiting future growth. The
best course of action is to
consult with a paediatric endocrinologist and, if tests warrant it, let the doctor
prescribe the correct type and
dosage of HGH.
Use of HGH supplements by adults can produce acromegaly, a deformity in which bones
that have not
ossified (turned into bone) in adulthood, such as the jaw and facial bones, are
induced to grow. This can
result in a wide variety of symptoms and distorted appearances.
2. Instruction Books
Most of the books or pamphlets contain information on growth patterns, nutrition,
vitamins, minerals,
exercises, sleep advice, genetic conditions, posture, and dress. You may see some
growth improvements.
3. Devices
Some devices are quite strange. Several companies sell shoe insoles that claim to
use acupressure on the feet
to stimulate the bodies meridians to promote height increase. A Korean company
sells growth earrings and
gold studded neck lengthening devices.
Several devices are used in combination with stretching exercises. It should be

noted that a person's height is
slightly variable. People tend to be taller in the morning and can be almost an
inch shorter by the end of the day
as their spine compresses from standing and sitting. If you measure your height
before and after an exercise
session, you may see a small change but it may not last to the next day. You may
gain positive results by
continuing the stretching exercises every day.
4. Hypnosis
Hypnosis has been proven to be very useful in certain circumstances, especially
pain management.
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Companies That Promote Height Increasing Products
So far, there are 36 companies that sell height-increasing products.
Country No. of Companies

United States 17
Canada 5
India 5
Singapore 2
Germany 1
Indonesia 1
Malaysia 1
Philippines 1
South Korea 1
United Kingdom 1
Unknown 1
Websites are listed in alphabetical order by company name. Prices include shipping
to the U.S., where
listed, and are expressed in U.S. currency for comparisons.
Company Website Product Description Cost

Alfacare changeheight.com Nutritional Supplements $109.94 for 3 mo.
heightchange.com $129.95 for 4 mo.
Foot cream $149.95 for 5 mo.
Bagga, herboheight.com Herbal Supplements $160 for 3 mo.
Dr. O. P. $320 for 6 mo.
$600 for 12 mo.
Beauty beautyforever.com.sg Box of Zenith Grow $793.53 for 4 boxes
Forever Skin Patches $216.09 for 1 box
Mini Height Increase
Device
$341.20 for device
Biotex heightclinic.com Exercise program $59.45 for 1 mo.
biotrox.com $79.45 for 2 mo.
b-growth.com
pharmateq.com
B-Growth skin lotion $109.45 for 3 mo.
Body Edge
Solutions
growtaller.org Yoko Shoe Insoles
Secret Growth
Simulating Formula
Stretching Exercises
Instruction Manual
$44.00
Body Image betaller.com Instruction Book $53.97 for book
Solutions (betaller) $49.95 for 1 mo.
$129.95 for 3 mo.
growthenhancer.com Nutritional Supplements
(growthenhancer)
$209.85 for 6 mo.
cosmoLab heightfix.com Nutritional Supplements $59.99 for 3 mo.
Deep Trance deeptrancenow.com Hypnosis Audio $160.70 for 6 CDs
Now Instructions $130.70 for 6 tapes
$28.45 for basic CD
Bonus reports $23.45 for basic tape
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Fitness
Institute
ETC Group
gainHeight
.com
Sunny Health
Hercules
Health Care
Products
Hypnotherapy
of Nevada
hypnotictapes
.com
I Grew Taller
Insight Audio
Ivanho AG
Long Leg
School
dynamicwalking.com
ru2short.com
gainheight.com
heightmax.com
shntech.com
hercules.trade-india
.com
hyptalk.com
hypnotictapes.com
e-igrewtaller.com
wendi.com
ivanhoeag.com
longlegschool.com
slimntaller.com
Video Tape
Audio Tape
Instruction Book
Exercise Journal
Multi-vitamin
Supplement
Yoko Shoe Insoles
Vitamin/herbal
Supplement
Amino acid/mineral
Supplement
Long Looks Capsules
8 Hypnosis Sessions
on 5 CDs
Hypnosis Audio
Instructions
Ichiyama Magnetic Shoe
Insoles
Back Lengthening
Apparatus
Tienchi Herbal Growth
Formula
Skipping Rope
Exercises Programmes
and Instructions
Hypnosis Audio
Instructions
sold separately
Growth Ear Rings
Longman Stretch
Device
Health Key Gold
Stretch Device
Superkidari Stretch Table
$51.20
Products also sold
separately
$39.00 for journal
$19.95 for 1 mo. vita.
$54.00 for 3 mo. vita.
$44.00 per pair
$63.99
$5.26 for 60 capsules
Shipping not included
$149.00$78 for 4 CDs or
4 tapes
$115.00
Products also sold
separately
$99.00 for 1 CD
$224.99 for 1 mo. kit
Supplements also
Prices from $90 to
$398
Delivery extra
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heightboosting.com
heightinfo.com
heightincrease.com
parmalab.com
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growtall.com
thinkhigh.com
telehealthe.com
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Homoeopathy Medication
Kimi Shoe Insoles
V-O Apparatus
Written course
Scientific Height
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Kimi Shoe Insoles
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$289.99 for 12 mo.
Herbs/Minerals
Supplement
Powder Nutritional
Supplement
Growth Patches
Instruction Manual
Energy Harmoniser
Tall You Foot Cream
$100.00 for 3 mo.
$170.00 for 6 mo.
$320.00 for 12 mo.
$59.95 per pair
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Cosmetic Leg Lengthening
Leg Lengthening is a complex process that has traditionally been performed

primarily on children to correct
disproportional leg lengths. It has also been an option for people with dwarfism to
gain additional height.
More recently, the procedure has been used to give people with Constitutional Short
Stature two or three extra
inches of height. The term Constitutional Short Stature refers to people who are in
the bottom fifth percentile of
height in their region and do not display any deformities common with dwarfism.
Leg Lengthening procedures can not be compared with more simple plastic surgery
options. They are very
complex, painful, costly, and require long recovery times from one half to one full
year. People considering
this procedure must be fully aware of the pain and discomfort associated with it
and must be mentally
repared for the duration. Since anti-inflammatory pain medication can disrupt the
creation of new bone, some
doctors prescribe minimal pain management. Some medical centres require that the
patient undergo a
psychological evaluation to ensure they will be able to endure the recovery, with
the necessary positive
attitude.
If you are considering this procedure, be very careful about choosing a reputable
hospital and ask a lot of
questions.
1. Questions
There are several Leg Lengthening techniques and all of them are very complicated.
If you are considering this
procedure, make sure you have it done by a fully qualified doctor at a major
medical facility. Here are a few
questions you should ask during your first visit. You must be absolutely
comfortable with the answers.
The Doctor
What are the doctor's credentials?
Where did he or she study the procedure?
What is the doctor's specialty?
How many times has the doctor successfully performed the procedure?
The Facility
Is the doctor associated with a major medical facility. A teaching hospital tends
to use the most advanced
procedures.
How often has the procedure been performed at the medical facility?
How good is the information they provide about the operation?
Do they have brochures?
Do they do pre-surgery interviews and psychological evaluations?
Can they provide counselling after surgery if needed?
How comprehensive is their Web site?
If the facility is in a foreign country, how well do the doctors and staff speak
your language so your needs
can be understood and met?

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The Operation
Which version of the operation is used and how recently was it developed?
What is the success rate with this version?
How often has this version been performed at this facility by this doctor?
Risk of Complications
What is the risk of each minor, major, or long-term complication?

What are the corrective actions for each possible complication?
What specific problem or habits may make cause difficulty? For example:
-Age
-Smoking
-Weight problem
-Anaemia
-Poor blood circulation
-Poor history of exercise
Pain Management
What is the pain management routine?

What specific medications will be prescribed immediately after surgery and during
recovery?
Does the facility offer self-administered pain management?
Can you arrange to bring your own pain medication following surgery? If you plan
to have the
surgery in another country, make sure you have proof that the medications are for
you so they won't
be confiscated by border authorities.
What will the doctor prescribe if you cannot sleep, either because of pain or
because of other factors?
Recovery
How long will you have to stay in the medical facility?

How long will you have to stay near the medical facility? You will typically need
to be examined by the
surgeon every two to four weeks during Strengthening and Lengthening.
Will the medical facility help you locate a place to stay during recovery? This
is especially important if
you plan to have your surgery in another country.

Can arrangements be made for a physician closer to home to monitor your progress?
How long will it be before you can expect to walk, based on your personal
factors?
How long will it be before the external fixator device can be removed?
Will the external fixator device be motorised for continuous lengthening or is
the device lengthened
manually?
What responsibilities will family members have for your recovery?
References
Ask for references for people who had successful outcomes.

Ask for references for people who had complications so you can understand how
well the doctor and the
medical facility responded.
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When you talk to the doctor, make sure he or she is really listening to you and to
your concerns. The
doctor should answer ALL your questions and none should be dismissed as unimportant
or as an issue
that can be deferred until later. Remember, if your questions are important to you,
they should be
important to your doctor.
2. Basic Procedure
Learn more about the basic procedure and the four phases: Preparation, Surgery,
Lengthening and Strengthening.
There are four phases: Preparation, Surgery, Lengthening and Strengthening.
a. Preparation
The patient has his or her initial consultations with the physician during this
phase. The physician should
explain all aspects of the operation and recovery. X-Rays are taken of the legs so
that a custom Ilizarov
external fixator device can be built specially for the patient. Some centres may
also perform a psychological
evaluation to ensure that the patient will be able to endure the entire procedure,
with the necessary positive
attitude.
b. Surgery
In the most common procedure, the tibia and fibula bones of both lower legs are
broken and an external fixator
device is attached to each half of each severed bone. The device is attached to the
bones using pins or wires
that go through small holes drilled through the patient's skin.
b. Lengthening
Also called Distraction, this phase begins about a week after surgery and continues
over the next two to three
months. The fixator device is lengthened, increasing the distance between both
halves of each bone. New bone
growth occurs in the space in between. The lengthening is applied slowly, about 1mm
a day. Typically a screw
is turned four times a day to achieve the 1mm per day separation. External fixator
devices may also be motorised
to achieve a continuous lengthening throughout the process.
By the end of this phase, the lower legs have been increased two to three inches.
Two critical success factors
for the procedure are extensive physical and occupational therapy and a positive
attitude. Patients are scheduled
for one to two hours of therapy each day while the external fixator device is
attached. The patient is
generally confined to a wheelchair during the Lengthening phase and must not bear
any weight on the
growing bone.
d. Strengthening
The phase may also be called the Consolidation phase. For the following three to
six months, the patient
continues to use a wheelchair until the newly grown bone is strong enough to bear
the patient's weight. The
external fixator device continues to be used to keep the two bones properly
aligned, but is no longer
lengthened. During bone Strengthening, physical therapy can be reduced to three
times a week. At the end of
the Strengthening phase, a very simple operation is performed to remove the
external fixator device, and the
patients can usually walk on their own, no longer needing a wheelchair. However,
they may require a cast for
an additional month for protection of the legs.
3. Pain Management
The entire Leg Lengthening procedure is very painful so proper pain management is
key. Chronic pain can
significantly impair recovery. There are limitations to the types of pain
management medications that can be
used. Anti-inflammatory drugs have been shown to slow bone growth and will only
prescribe in emergencies.
Narcotic drugs may cause the patient to become addicted and the doctor will
probably want to keep away
from them as well. Significant pain can also prevent the patient from doing
physical therapy during the
Lengthening and Strengthening phases. Extensive physical therapy is critical for
the patient to be able to
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walk again. Getting enough sleep is also important for recovery and may be a
problem when the pain is very
bad. Sleeping pills can be taken for a short amount of time after surgery but
eventually they stop working.
4. Risks and Complications

As with any operation, there are risks of complications. For this procedure, the
greatest risk is infection at the
sites where the pins enter the skin. Special care must be taken to ensure that
these sites are kept clean.
Anti-bacterial ointments must be applied on a regular schedule. Other risks
include:
Bone Infection (osteomyelitis) may result in bone destruction or stiffening of

joints if the infection
spreads. Acute osteomyelitis is caused by bacteria that enter the body through a
wound. The onset
may be sudden, with chills, high fever, and severe pain. Intravenous antibiotic
treatment will usually
clear up the infection.
Injury to blood vessels can impair circulation and prevent proper bone growth.
Poor bone healing. This includes delayed healing or failure of the new bone to
form a union with the
old bone.
Angulations can cause the leg to be angled inwards or outwards.
Nerve injury could cause the patient to loose feelings in the lower leg or in
extreme cases the loss of
use of the leg.
Unequal limb lengths. If one leg fails to heal properly, the doctor may need to
reverse the direction of the
external fixator device to strengthen it, causing a slight differential between the
two legs.
5. Additional Lengthening
To achieve a greater height, some patients opt for a second operation. Once the
lower legs are strong enough,
the femur bones of the thighs are broken and lengthened using a similar procedure.
However, an additional six
inches in the legs will make a person appear significantly disproportional. Add to
that the additional expenses
and recovery time of almost a year and it becomes obvious why the second operation
is rarely performed.
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6 Ways To Boost Growth Hormones
Size may matter, but in some cases the smallest thing can have the biggest impact.
Like that grape-sized
organ, the anterior pituitary gland nestled within your brain. Despite its small
dimensions, it is the source of
powerful juice when it comes to building height. The anterior pituitary gland is
responsible for secreting a
substance called somatotropic hormone, more commonly known as "growth hormone,"
into your
loodstream.
Without that tiny gland, it wouldn't matter how many repetitions of stretching
exercises you perform. Without
it, building your physique would become an exercise in futility. "It's somatotropic
hormone that dictates
how your body will adapt itself from all your height increasing efforts" says Ed
Burke, Ph.D., director of the
Exercise Science Program at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs.
Acting as your body's foreman, growth hormone instructs your skeletal bone to grow
larger and stronger
while it speeds the conversion of excess fats into energy. In other words, get
enough growth hormone floating
around in your system and your body has no choice but to construct itself into
something bigger. Cheat
yourself from acquiring your fair share and your body can only do so much, no
matter how much you do.
Although the amount of growth hormone your body regularly produces is entirely up
to your brain, there are
a few things you can do to trick that thrifty gland into being a bit more generous.
Now that you've worked
hard enough on your body performing the stretching exercises, pay attention to
these six proven ways to make
your body work for you.
1. Sleep
Get your shut-eye. It's simple math really. Add eight hours to the time you went to
bed, then look at your alarm
clock before peeling yourself from the sheets. "Not getting enough sleep regularly
can lower the amount of
growth hormone your body produces daily," says Walter Thompson, Ph.D., director of
the Centre for Sports
Medicine, Science and Technology at Georgia State University in Atlanta.
Even though excess sleep won't necessarily increase the amount of growth hormone
your body secretes,
constantly burning your midnight oil could be suppressing how efficiently your body
distributes growth
hormone during the course of the day. Keeping normal sleeping habits may let you
tap into a certain
percentage of growth hormone that your bones never get a chance to utilise when
sleep-deprived.
2. Eat Smarter
Focus on eating six or seven smaller meals during your day instead of three or four
larger ones. Consuming
large meals with a high glycemic index forces the body to release a high amount of
insulin into the system to
aid with digestion. This reaction not only forces your body to store fat, it may
also inhibit the flow of the
growth hormone being released throughout your bloodstream. Instead, make a point of
consuming other
low-sugar foods that will prevent the release of insulin.
The crossover between what you need to stay healthy and what you need to release
more growth hormone
doesn't stop with eating smaller meals and getting enough shut-eye. All of the same
factors that need to be in
place for a healthy lifestyle still hold true. Training right, eating right,
sleeping right and keeping your stress
to a minimum will not only keep you healthier, they will foster the type of
environment that encourages the
anterior pituitary gland to do its job. Deficits in any of these areas will only
slow down how well your body
functions as a whole, which in turn slow down the amount of growth hormone that is
being continually
pumped into your system.
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3. Pre-workout Nosh
Toss back a small chicken salad sandwich a couple of hours before you exercise.
Food Researchers have
discovered that consuming a protein-carbohydrate meal two hours prior to working
out and another meal
immediately afterward elicited a significant increase in both growth hormone and
testosterone within the
bloodstream.
Even if you're not hungry a few hours before you exercise, you may want to consider
having a snack to
prevent being hungry within the two-hour window before you work out. Researchers at
UCLA found that
subjects who exercised with partially digested food in their stomachs experienced
up to a 54 percent decrease
in the production of growth hormone. Subjects who were fed strictly carbohydrates
prior to a workout still
experienced a lower production of growth hormone by up to 24 percent.
4. Training
What you put your body through during your stretching exercise routine has a direct
effect on what your
pituitary gland puts out to build height. A recent study in the Journal of Applied
Physiology found that the
frequency and amount of growth hormone the body secretes is relative to the
intensity of your workout.
Subjects who exercised at a higher intensity experienced greater and more frequent
releases of growth
hormone after their workouts.
To get the most from your training efforts, you need to be sure that Sthe duration
and intensity of your regimen are
high enough to elicit a response. Keeping your workouts focused on short-burst,
high intensity anaerobic
stretching exercises and maintaining a pace that lasts at least 20-30 minutes is a
fair standard to follow.
There are certain stretching exercises that may help squeeze out a little extra
growth hormone. By utilising stretches
that include several muscle groups to work collectively, the intensity of the
workout subsequently increases as
well, forcing the anterior pituitary gland to issue more growth hormone to
compensate for the extra effort.
Oddly enough, participating in intense aerobic exercise can also cause an increase
in growth hormone release.
However, what keeps marathoners from looking like basketball athletes is that their
bodies react differently to
the substance because of the activity they participate in. It is like having
someone who never lifts weights
using a muscle-building supplement. They have the building blocks within their
system, but unless the
endurance athlete is performing a significant amount of resistance stretching
exercises, the body never recognises
a demand to use these tools effectively to help restructure.
5. Supplement Strategically
Taking the amino acid glycine immediately before you work out can mildly stimulate
the release of growth
hormone, but only when taken as a supplement. Trying to achieve the same effect by
consuming glycine-rich
foods such as poultry or milk prior to exercise only inhibits growth hormone by
causing you to exercise on a
full stomach, plus the glycine doesn't get absorbed in the same way.
Being introduced into the body in the presence of additional amino acids forces the
glycine to compete for
transport across the blood-brain barrier, diminishing its effect on the growth
hormone levels. The only way
glycine can cause a reaction is when taken in isolated supplement form, preferably
on an empty stomach to
speed up absorption and prevent outside interference from other amino acids.
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6. Do Not Pig Out Before Bed

Never eat a large meal within two hours of going to sleep. The reasoning ties into
avoiding the same insulin
surges you're trying to prevent during the day, but this abstention is especially
important before bedtime. The
body releases the greatest amount of growth hormone during the first two hours of
sleep. Having excess
insulin within the system after a large meal suppresses this higher output of
growth hormone, preventing your
body from taking advantages of it as you rest.
Night time also seems to be the best time to take additional supplements to
increase the flow of growth
hormone. UCLA researchers have found that taking the amino acid arginine and
orthinine together on an
empty stomach right before bedtime can boost growth hormone levels significantly.
However, the amounts
required to see a difference were between 40 and 60 grams, dosages too large to
take in any version besides
injectable form.
There are safer, more accessible supplements you can try, such as 5-hydroxy
tryptophan, a safer derivative of
tryptophan. This sleep aid used to encourage drowsiness also helps the brain
release growth hormone.
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Successful Short Individuals
This section highlights short people, deceased and living, who overcame the
obstacles society placed before
them and became persons of distinction. Some have earned admiration for generations
to come. They made a
real difference in the lives of their contemporaries and descendants. It only means
that short people are human,
like any other population of people, and some few of them have human failings.
Person Years Height Occupation

Ain, Michael 1962 4'
3" Surgeon
Albert, Carl 1908 - 2000 5' 4.5" Political Leader
Alexander, Jason 1959 5' 5" Actor
Allen, Gracie 1902 - 1964 5' 0" Actress
Andretti, Mario 1940 5'
4" Athlete
Askey, Arthur 1900 - 1982 5' 2" Actor
Astin, Sean 1971 5'
5" Actor
Aznavour, Charles 1924 5'
3" Musician/Actor
Baker, Kenny 1934 3'
8" Actor
Bakker, Tammy Faye 1942 4'
11" Spiritual Leader
Ballan, Michael 1958 2'
11" Actor
Henbury
Barton, Clara 1821 - 1912 5' 0" Activist
Barty, Billy 1924 - 2000 3' 9" Actor/Activist
Baxter, Anne 1923 - 1985 5' 0" Actress
Beame, Abraham 1906 - 2001 5' 2" Political Leader
Beethoven, Ludwig 1770 - 1827 5' 4" Composer
Van
Ben-Gurion, David 1886 - 1973 5' 0" Political Leader
Benatar, Pat 1953 5'
0" Musician
Benigni, Roberto 1952 5'
5" Actor
Benton, Thomas Hart 1889 - 1975 5' 0" Artist
Bester, Madge 1963 2'
1.6" Record Holder
Blake, Robert 1933 5'
4" Actor
Bogues, Tyrone 1965 5'
3" Athlete
(Muggsy)
Bosco, Mario 1973 4'
10" Actor
Boxer, Barbara 1940 4'
11" Political Leader
Boykins, Earl 1976 5'
5" Athlete
Bront, Charlotte 1816 - 1855 4' 10" Writer
Brooks, Mel 1926 5'
4" Director/Actor
Bump, Mercy Lavinia 1841 - 1919 2' 8" Circus Performer
Burghoff, Gary 1943 5'
5.5" Actor
Caan, Scott 1976 5'
5" Actor
Capote, Truman 1924 - 1984 5' 4" Writer/Actor
Capra, Frank 1897 - 1991 5' 5.5" Director
Carnegie, Andrew 1835 - 1919 5' 0" Entrepreneur
Carter, Nell 1948 - 2003 4' 11" Actress/Musician
Casement, General 1829 - 1909 5' 4" Construction
John S.
Chappas, Harry 1957 5'
3" Athlete
Coleman, Gary 1968 4'
8" Actor
Collins, Phil 1951 5'
5" Musician
Copeland, Lil' Zane 1982 5'
3" Musician
Corbett, Ronnie 1930 5'
0" Actor
Costello, Lou 1906 - 1959 5' 3" Actor
Currie, Nancy J. 1958 5'
0" Astronaut
Curtis, Billy 1909 - 1988 4' 2" Actor
Dalkey, Kara 1953 4'
11" Writer
Danzig, Glenn 1955 5'
4" Musician
Davis, Warwick 1970 3'
6" Actor
Davis Jr., Sammy 1925 - 1990 5' 3" Musician/Actor
Dawg, Phife 1970 5'
3" Musician
85
Part 13
ARTICLES

de Balzac, Honor 1799 - 1850 5' 2" Writer
de la Rosa, Nelson 1958 2'
4.3" Record Holder
de Larrocha, Alicia 1923 4'
9" Musician
de Quincey, Thomas 1785 - 1859 5' 0" Writer
de Sade, Marquis 1740 - 1814 5' 3" Nobility
de Toulouse-Lautrec,
Henri
1864 - 1901 4' 11" Artist
DeVito, Danny 1944 5'
0" Actor/Director
Dickens, Little Jimmy 1920 4'
11" Musician
Didion, Joan 1934 5'
0" Writer
Dio, Ronnie James 1949 5'
4" Musician
Dollfuss, Engelbert 1892 - 1934 4' 11" Political Leader
Douglas, Stephen A. 1813 - 1861 5' 0" Political Leader
Dourif, Brad 1950 5'
4" Actor
Dreyfuss, Richard 1947 5'
5" Actor
Duffy, Julia 1951 5'
0" Actress
Duke, Patty 1946 5'
0" Actress
Dunn, Michael 1934 - 1973 3' 11" Actor
Dupri, Jermaine 1973 5'
3" Musician
Eaton, Meredith 1974 4'
3" Actress
Ecclestone, Bernie 1930 5'
4" Entrepreneur
Eisenberg, Aron 1969 5'
0" Actor
Eisenstaedt, Alfred 1898 - 1995 5' 4" Journalist
Ellison, Harlan 1934 5'
5" Writer
Evans, Josh Ryan 1982 - 2002 3' 2" Actor
Faulkner, William 1897 - 1962 5' 5.5" Writer
Faustino, David 1974 5'
3" Actor
Feldman, Corey 1971 5'
3" Actor
Fine, Larry 1902 - 1975 5' 4" Actor
Fitzgerald, Barry 1888 - 1966 5' 3" Actor
Fox, Michael J. 1961 5'
4" Actor
Friedman, Milton 1912 5'
0" Economist
Fuller, Buckminster 1895 - 1983 5' 2" Scientist
Gagarin, Yuri
Alekseyevich
1934 - 1968 5' 2" Astronaut
Gandhi, Mohandas
(Mahatma)
1869 - 1948 5' 3" Political Leader
Garland, Judy 1922 - 1969 4' 11.5" Actress/Musician
Geronimo, Maria do
Carmo
1871 - 2000 4' 0" Record Holder
Getty, Estelle 1923 4'
9" Actress
Giannoulas, Ted
Gil, Arturo
1955 5'
4"
3' 6"
Actor
Actor
Goffe, Rusty 1948 4'
2" Actor
Gore, Leslie Sue 1946 5'
0" Musician
Green, Seth 1974 5'
4" Actor
Grey, Joel 1932 5'
5" Actor
Grissom, Gus 1926 - 1967 5' 5" Astronaut
Haft, Herbert 1922 5'
0" Entrepreneur
Hammer, Armand 1898 - 1990 5' 5" Entrepreneur
Hancock, John 1737 - 1793 5' 4" Political Leader
Hart, Lorenz 1895 - 1943 5' 0" Composer
Hayes, Helen B 1900 - 1993 5' 0" Actress
Hirohito, Emperor
Michinomiya
Hirshhorn, Joseph H. 1899 - 1981 5' 4" Entrepreneur
Hoffman, Dustin 1937 5'
5.5" Actor
Holzer, Heinrich 1945 - 1977 4' 10" Athlete
Horiuchi, Gen 1965 5'
2" Ballet Dancer
Hoskins, Bob 1942 5'
5" Actor
Part 13
ARTICLES

Houdini, Harry 1874 - 1926 5' 4" Magician
Howard, Curly 1903 - 1952 5' 5" Actor
Howard, Moe 1897 - 1975 5' 4" Actor
Hunt, Linda 1945 4'
9" Actress
Hussein, King Ibn Talal 1935 - 1999 5' 3" Political Leader
Ian, Janis 1951 4'
10" Musician/Composer
Ikangaa, Juma 1957 5'
3" Athlete
Jones, Davy 1945 5'
3" Musician
Jones, Kimberly
Lil' Kim
1975 4'
11" Musician
Kant, Immanuel 1724 - 1804 5' 0" Philosopher
Kattan, Chris 1970 5'
5.5" Actor
Keats, John 1795 - 1821 5' 1" Writer
Keeler, Wee Willie 1872 - 1923 5' 4" Athlete
Khrushchev, Nikita
Sergeyevich
Kline, Brian D. 1955 4'
4" Actor
Korbut, Olga 1955 4'
11" Athlete
Krone, Julie 1963 4'
10.5" Athlete
La Guardia, Fiorello
Henry
Ladd, Alan 1913 - 1964 5' 4" Actor
Lander, David L. 1947 5'
3" Actor
Lawrence, T. E. 1888 - 1935 5' 5.5" Military Leader
Lazar, Irving (Swifty) 1907 - 1993 5' 2" Agent
Lee, Brenda 1944 4'
9" Musician
Lee, Spike 1957 5'
5" Director
Leitzel, Lillian 1892 - 1931 4' 9" Circus Performer
Lewis, Emmanuel 1971 3'
4" Actor/Musician
Lewis, Shari 1933 - 1998 5' 0" Ventriloquist
Lipsig, Harry 1902 - 1995 5' 3" Lawyer
Lombardo, Guy 1902 - 1977 5' 4" Bandleader
Loos, Anita 1893 - 1981 4' 11" Writer
Loroupe, Tegla 1973 4'
11" Athlete
Lorre, Peter 1904 - 1964 5' 5" Actor
Macapagal-Arroyo,
Gloria
1947 4'
Madison, James 1751 - 1836 5' 4" Political Leader
Mahler, Gustav 1860 - 1911 5' 4" Composer
Man, Grandmaster Yip 1893 - 1972 5' 4" Martial Arts
Manson, Charles 1934 5'
2" Criminal
Maranville, Rabbit 1891 - 1954 5' 5" Athlete
Marsden, Jason 1975 5'
4" Actor
Marx, Chico 1887 - 1961 5' 4.5" Actor
Marx, Harpo 1888 - 1964 5' 5" Actor
McClintock, Barbara 1902 - 1992 5' 0" Scientist
Mead, Margaret 1901 - 1978 5' 0" Scientist
Mikulski, Barbara 1936 4'
Miller, Dick 1928 5'
5" Actor
Miller, Shannon 1977 4'
11.5" Athlete
Mitchell, Margaret 1900 - 1949 4' 10" Writer
Miyake, Yoshinobu 1939 5'
1" Athlete
Mohammed, Gul 1957 - 1997 1' 10.5" Record Holder
Moore, Alfred 1755 - 1810 4' 5" Political Leader
Moore, Dudley 1935 - 2002 5' 2.5" Actor
Moranis, Rick 1954 5'
4" Actor
Morita, Noriyuki (Pat) 1932 5'
3" Actor
Murphy, Audie 1924 - 1971 5' 5" Military Hero/Actor
Musters, Pauline 1876 - 1895 2' 0" Record Holder
Nelson, George Baby 1908 - 1934 5' 4.75" Criminal
Part 13
ARTICLES

Face
Nelson, Horatio 1758 - 1805 5' 5.5" Military Leader
Nijinsky, Vaslav 1890 - 1950 5' 5" Ballet Dancer
Oakley, Annie 1860 - 1926 5' 0" Athlete
Palmer, Raymond A. 1910 - 1977 4' 0" Writer
Pang, Darren 1964 5'
4.5" Athlete
Parker, Bonnie 1911 - 1934 4' 10" Criminal
Parra, Derek 1970 5'
4" Athlete
Parton, Dolly 1946 5'
0" Musician
Pastore, John Orlando 1907 - 2000 5' 4" Political Leader
Patek, Fred 1944 5'
5" Athlete
Pearson, Albie 1934 5'
5" Athlete
Pesci, Joe 1943 5'
5" Actor
Petrucciani, Michel 1962 - 1999 3' 0" Musician
Phillips, Calvin 1791 - 1812 2' 2.5" Record Holder
Piaf, dith 1915 - 1963 4' 8" Musician
Picasso, Pablo Ruz 1881 - 1973 5' 4" Artist
Pickford, Mary 1893 - 1979 5' 0" Actress
Polanski, Roman 1933 5'
5" Writer
Pope, Alexander 1688 - 1744 4' 6" Poet
Prince, 1958 5'
2" Musician
Rainer, Adam 1899 - 1950 3' 10.45" Record Holder
Rains, Claude 1889 - 1967 5' 5" Actor
Reich, Robert B. 1946 4'
10.5" Political Leader
Retton, Mary Lou 1968 4'
9.5" Athlete
Rice, Greg 1951 2'
10" Entrepreneur
Rice, John 1951 2'
10" Entrepreneur
Richeborg, 1768 - 1858 1' 11" Spy
Rigby, Cathy 1952 4'
11" Athlete
Robinson, Edward G. 1893 - 1973 5' 5" Actor
Rochus, Oliver 1981 5'
5.3" Athlete
Rodin, Auguste 1840 - 1917 5' 4" Artist
Roloff, Matt 1962 4'
2" Writer
Rooney, Mickey 1920 5'
3" Actor
Rossitto, Angelo 1908 - 1991 2' 9" Actor
Roventini, Johnny 1910 - 1998 3' 11" Actor
Rubinstein, Zelda 1936 4'
3" Actress
Sarazen, Gene 1902 - 1999 5' 5.5" Athlete
Sayer, Leo 1948 5'
4" Musician
Schmidt, Joseph 1904 - 1941 5' 3" Musician
Schneider, Rob 1963 5'
5" Actor
Schwartzman, Jason 1980 5'
5" Actor/Mucisian
Scorsese, Martin 1942 5'
3" Director
Sedran, Barney 1891 - 1964 5' 4" Athlete
Selassie I, Emperor
Haile
Serling, Rod 1924 - 1975 5' 4" Producer/Writer
Shoemaker, Willie 1931 4'
11" Athlete
Silla, Felix 1937 3'
11" Actor
Simmons, Richard 1948 5'
4" TV Personality
Simon, Paul 1941 5'
3" Musician
Simpson, Adele 1903 - 1995 4' 9" Couturier
Sisqo, 1978 5'
5" Musician
Smith, Jada Pinkett
Soares, Anthony
1971 5'
0"
4' 2"
Actress
Political Leader
Stein, Ben 1944 5'
5" Actor
Steinmetz, Charles
roteus
1865 - 1923 4' 0" Scientist
Stewart, Rod 1945 5'
5" Musician
Stowe, Harriet 1811 - 1896 4' 11" Writer
Part 13
ARTICLES

Beecher
Strauss, Joseph 1870 - 1938 5' 0" Engineer
Baermann
Stravinsky, Igor 1882 - 1971 5' 4" Composer
Strummer, Joe 1952 5'
5" Musician
Suleymanoglu, Naim 1967 4'
11" Athlete
Swanson, Gloria 1899 - 1983 4' 11.5" Actress / Entrepreneur
Teresa, Mother 1910 - 1997 5' 0" Spiritual Leader
Thomas, Jonathan 1981 5'
4" Actor
Taylor
Thomas, Kurt 1956 5'
5" Athlete
Thugwane, Josia 1971 5'
2.25" Athlete
Thumb, General Tom 1838 - 1883 2' 9" Circus Performer
Tolkien, J. R. R. 1892 - 1973 5' 5" Writer
Troyer, Verne 1969 2'
8" Actor
Tubman, Harriet 1820 - 1913 5' 0" Activist
Victoria, Queen 1819 - 1901 5' 0" Political Leader
Alexandrina
Villechaize, Herv 1943 - 1993 3' 11" Actor
Voltaire, 1694 - 1778 5' 3" Philosopher
Wagner, Lou 1948 5'
2" Actor
Walcott, Joe 1873 - 1935 5' 1.5" Athlete
Walker, Nancy 1922 - 1992 4' 11" Actress
Webb, Chick 1902 - 1939 4' 0" Musician
Wellstone, Paul David 1944 - 2002 5' 5" Political Leader
West, Mae 1893 - 1980 5' 0" Actress/Playwright
Westheimer, Dr. Ruth 1928 4'
7" Psychologist
Whistler, James 1834 - 1903 5' 4" Artist
(Abbott) McNeill
Wilberforce, William 1759 - 1833 5' 0" Political Leader
Williams, Paul 1940 5'
2" Composer/Actor
Wood, Natalie 1938 - 1981 5' 0" Actress
Woodburn, Danny 1964 4'
0" Actor
Worters, Roy 1900 - 1957 5' 3" Athlete
Xiaoping, Deng 1904 - 1997 5' 0" Political Leader
Yamasaki, Minoru 1912 - 1986 5' 5" Architect
Yezhov, Nikolai 1895 - 1939 5' 0" Political Leader
Ivanovich
Yogi, Maharishi 1911 5'
0" Spiritual Leader
Mahesh
Young, Angus 1955 5'
2" Musician
Young, Malcolm 1953 5'
3" Musician
Zadora, Pia 1954 5'
0" Actress
Zarate, Lucia 1863 - 1890 1' 8" Record Holder
Zmeskal, Kimberly 1976 4'
7" Athlete
Lynn

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What are some factors that can affect human growth?

What are some factors that can affect human growth?

What are some exercises mentioned that may help increase height?

What are some exercises mentioned that may help increase height?

CONTENTS

credentials and experience

Human Growth Periods

Girls and Boys Growth Rates

FACTS ABOUT GROWTH & HEIGHT

ACTH LH FSH GH TSH

Growth hormone-releasing products such as glycine, glutamine, agrinine, ornithine,

Manmade growth hormone is administered by a series of injections that could cost

FACTS ABOUT GROWTH & HEIGHT

The Spinal Column

The Spinal Column

The vertebral column typically consists of 33 vertebrae - 7 cervical, 12 thoracic,

FACTS ABOUT GROWTH & HEIGHT

These discs acquire nourishment through fluid-attracting and fluid-absorbing

Type of Spinal Curves Curve Description

FACTS ABOUT GROWTH & HEIGHT

Lateral (side) Thoracic (Kyphosis)

Approximate load on L3 disc in a person weighing 70kg

Lift objects by bending at the knees, not at the waist.

FACTS ABOUT GROWTH & HEIGHT

Height Decreasing Disorders

Many conditions or disorders can cause a loss of height or a hindrance of growth.

Scoliosis is a condition where there is a sideways or lateral curvature of the

FACTS ABOUT GROWTH & HEIGHT

Another cause is malnutrition, especially a lack of Vitamin D or insufficient

Bowlegs Knock-Knees Normal

Dysfunction that causes underproduction of growth hormone during childhood may

FACTS ABOUT GROWTH & HEIGHT

Other Growth Disorders

Height & Weight Chart

Ideal Height and Weight Table for Men

(indoor clothing weighing 5 lbs. & shoes with 1" heels)

FACTS ABOUT GROWTH & HEIGHT

Ideal Height and Weight Table for Women

(indoor clothing weighing 3 lbs. & shoes with 1" heels)

1. Eat healthy food.

Possible Causes For Short Stature

Constitutional Growth Delay

UNDERSTANDING CHILDRENS GROWTH

Idiopathic Short Stature

After the first consultation, the physician or paediatric endocrinologist will

Human Growth Hormone Treatment is an expensive proposition. It can cost up to

UNDERSTANDING CHILDRENS GROWTH

Human Growth Foundation http://

UNDERSTANDING CHILDRENS GROWTH

UNDERSTANDING CHILDRENS GROWTH

After careful consideration and research, the daily content of protein,

Carrots Fish Liver

Fact and Myth

Eating before exercise

Eating after exercise

FACTORS THAT AFFECT GROWTH

Do not eat meals in large quantities. It is recommended to eat 5 - 7 meals a day.

Food for growth

FACTORS THAT AFFECT GROWTH