i would like to know what can make me grow an inch or 2 by stretching
2007-03-19 09:36:47 · 19 answers · asked by aleonsimms 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Love yourself the way you are. Screw everyone else if they put you down. I've had to learn this also. As for your question, there is no stretching that can help. Height is mostly determined by genetics... family history. Diet does play a role though especially during the puberty years (11 to 18). Make sure you have a well balanced diet strong in protien and calcium. Eat veggies even if you dont like them. Take a vitamine also. Some behavioral medications can stunt growth also... this is controversial though. Personally, I believe it does in some people. I'm a child counselor.
As for diet, if diet didnt matter, why do severely neglected children usually are smaller and grow slower than well kept children? Of course it matters! Genetics are the most important aspect though and you have no control over that sorry to say.
Bottom line... believe in yourself. Because if you dont, no one else will. Success starts with what you think about yourself.
Daniel
2007-03-19 09:44:48 · answer #1 · answered by CounselorDan 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Stretching the truth to get someone to RX you some
Human Growth Hormone
2007-03-19 16:43:34 · answer #2 · answered by smurfee68 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why would you want to be stretched. How tall are you. I have height disadvantages too. Im 15, and im only 5'1". Everyone is like a foot or so taller than me. I dont want to be stretched.
2007-03-19 16:39:41 · answer #3 · answered by Nathan L 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure that that is even possible. What you can do, is wear heels and elongating pants and skirts which make your torso appear longer. Did you know that Fergie from the Black Eyed Peas is only 5'2-5'3? But you would never know by looking at her cause she's always in high heels and in elongating outfits. However, you could also try pilates, because it creates long, lean muscles, and the leaner you are the longer you will look.
2007-03-19 16:41:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You may want to work on your posture. You could easily gain an inch or two if you are currently walking around all hunched over. To do this, you will want to work you abs and lower back muscles. It also helps to suck in your stomach while walking - it makes you stand up straighter.
2007-03-19 16:46:02 · answer #5 · answered by Go Bears! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
None. There is nothing that will make you taller. No supplements, vitamins, herbs, minerals, drugs, hormones, devices, stretches, exercises, sports.......nothing.
You can always get lifts for your shoes. But then you will look really pathetic when you take your shoes off and you are 2" shorter.
2007-03-19 16:42:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
you can't....growing has to do with your bones...not your muscles. And there's no stretches you can do that will make you grow taller...it has to do with genetics and possible hormones. So unless if your doctor will prescribe you hormomes...then u r SOL kid.
2007-03-19 16:39:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stretches of your imagination might work best!
Seriously though, I expect that any increase in height you might bring about through stretching, if that would work at all, would be highly transient. (They would disappear promptly.)
2007-03-19 16:52:37 · answer #8 · answered by An observer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DUH! Nothing will make you taller than you are supposed to be! How many people have you seen on a stretching machine??? Get a clue will ya?
2007-03-19 16:39:30 · answer #9 · answered by wish I were 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ha, my friend someone lied to you. Streching is something that effects your muscles, tendons, and joints. Does have a lengthening affect on your bones.
Try human growth hormones I hear they work wonders.
2007-03-19 16:40:25 · answer #10 · answered by jesse d 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋