How can I grow taller. I am 16 and my height is 5ft8 but I want to at least reach 6ft. Everytime I look for tips on the net, advertisements of books on how to grow taller pop up and never tips on how to actually grow.
2006-11-09 19:54:57 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
1. eating more protein
2. calcium supplement
3. yoga and Pilate's will help too
4. genes
2006-11-09 19:58:55 · answer #1 · answered by cuttiiee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no sure way, but you could study good nutrition and make sure you are getting enough calcium, iron, and all the nutrients needed for growth.
Stretching helps, and you could take a Yoga class which would teach you how to stretch all your muscles, stand straight and perhaps add an inch.
Walk with your head up and don't worry about height. I actually grew a little when I was in my 30s!!!
Finally, if all else fails, you can add an inch or two with shoes....either Cuban boots, an old trick, or "lifters" in your shoes which boost height.
2006-11-10 03:58:54 · answer #2 · answered by simon2blues 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doctors can prescribe growth hormones but seeing that your height is within the normal range for your age no competent physician would endanger your overall health that way.
Look at the height of other men in your family. That could give you an idea of how tall you'll end up. Just keep eating your Wheaties.
2006-11-10 04:02:51 · answer #3 · answered by babydoll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's all in the genes Frank. You are only 16 years of age so you've still got time to grow in height.
Failing the above and if it still bothers you, you'll just have to buy boot and shoes with heels. Sorry about this.
2006-11-10 04:27:42 · answer #4 · answered by Mermaid 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you might be living in a fantasy. 5 foot 8 is a completely respectable height, and believe it or not there are some people who even love being a lot shorter than you. If you really want a doctors point of view, why not go ask your local GP?
2006-11-10 03:57:14 · answer #5 · answered by caelyndunami 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Have your leg bones sawn clean through and bolted together a distance apart and wait until the bones grow to meet eachother again
Can be done but takes time
Try platform shoes and grow your hair it's easier and less expensive
2006-11-10 03:59:03 · answer #6 · answered by Yeah yeah yeah 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need counselling Frank. At 5' 8 it is not necessary to fret over your height. And you have to learn to love yourself as you are - the key incidentally, to being loved and approved of by others - because your ultimate height will be decided by genetic disposition and the availability of (internal) growth hormones - neither of which can be altered/messed with...
2006-11-10 04:02:22 · answer #7 · answered by . 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't worry you are a good height for your age plus if you're a boy you have another 4-5 years growing to do.
Check this for an estimate of your adult height
http://www.keepkidshealthy.com/welcome/htcalculator.html
2006-11-10 04:24:59 · answer #8 · answered by Lupee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hang (by your hands) from monkey bars for one hour each day. Then eat jell-o immediately after. this worked for me. I went from 5ft 6in to 6ft 1in in just one year. I had to buy an entire new wardrobe!
2006-11-10 03:59:41 · answer #9 · answered by Me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you still have time to grow up till 21(from 18 to 21 very slow) unless the heredity does its play.
2006-11-10 04:09:14 · answer #10 · answered by lostship 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋