Natural Ways to Increase Height
If you wish to appear taller than you already are, you will have to make feasible efforts to improve your height. Here are some natural ways to increase height in any age.
Don’t Skip Milk
Milk is rich in calcium, an important mineral for bone growth. Calcium also acts as a height booster. Besides calcium, milk has vitamin A and protein that are essential for overall development of the body, including height. To increase your height by a few inches, drink at least two to three glasses of milk daily. In addition, eating dairy foods like cheese, cottage cheese, yogurt and cream can have an effect on height.
Exercise Regularly
Exercise and sports stimulate the release of growth hormone that contributes to your height. One good exercise to increase height is skipping where you need to jump a lot. Do skipping for at least 30 minutes each day in an open area. Holding on to a horizontal bar and hanging with your spine stretched out is another effective exercise to facilitate height gain. Stay in the position for 10 seconds and repeat at least six times daily. Plus, play games like tennis and basketball that require you to jump a lot. This will help increase your height and also help in maintaining ideal body weight.
Have Ashwagandha
Ayurveda says ashwagandha, also known as Indian ginseng, helps increase height. It contains various minerals that broaden the bone skeleton as well as its density. This in turn increases your height. Ashwagandha is easily available at herbal stores. Mix two tablespoons of ashwagandha powder in a glass of warm cow’s milk. Add sugar or jaggery according to your taste and mix well. Drink it every night before going to bed at least for 45 days to increase your height. But you must avoid fast food completely while you are on this remedy.
Practice Yoga
Yoga too can help you increase your height naturally. Certain yoga exercises facilitate the release of growth-inducing hormones in the body. Yoga also helps release stress that causes tension in the back muscles, which in turn paves the way for maximum growth. The best yoga pose to increase height are Surya Namaskar, Trikonasana (Triangle Pose), Parivrtta Trikonasana (Revolved Triangle Pose), and Adhomukha Savasana.
Do Stretching Exercises
Another effective way to enhance height at any age is stretching. Try to stretch your body by standing on your toes for a few minutes daily, several times a day. Other stretching exercises that you can try at home include car stretch, super stretch, cobra stretch, bow down, twists and basic leg stretches. With regular stretching, you can add one or two inches to your height. Plus, it will help improve your posture.
Sleep Properly
Your body grows and regenerates tissues when you sleep. In fact, the Human Growth Hormone (HGH) responsible for increasing height is produced naturally in the body when you have a sound and deep sleep. During sound sleep, the brain is relaxed and releases more growth hormones. On the other hand, a tired brain shows low release of growth hormones. As a rule, during the growing stage, a person must have at least eight to 11 hours of proper sleep every night to enjoy maximum height.
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The sole purpose of these posts is to provide information about the tradition of health care & ayurveda. This information is not intended for use in the diagnosis, treatment, cure or prevention of any disease. If you have any serious acute or chronic health concern, please consult a trained health professional who can fully assess your needs and address them effectively. Check with your doctor before taking herbs or using essential oils when pregnant or nursing.
