So, you are interested is it possible to grow taller after 18 years? First of all you should know what factors influence human growth? Why are some people short and others tall? Are these factors beyond our control? Is it purely because of genes? Can a person who’s just a few inches taller than 5 feet possibly bear children who are six feet tall?
Factors that influence growth process:
Several factors influence human growth. Of course, genes play an important role in determining your height and size. Heredity transmits physical characteristics from parents to children. Genes and heredity mainly influence different characteristics of development like body structure, weight, hair color and eye color, intelligence and yes, height.
Hormones also affect human growth. Hormones are considered to be a substance that supports growth. They can determine the increase and the decrease activity of some of the organs of the body. Hormones are secreted by the endocrine glands and are directly sent to the bloodstream – they are important in the process of human growth and development.
However, there are other facets that come into play in influencing human growth. Nutrition is one of them. People who are not properly nourished do not get the ample amount of nutrients that are needed for proper development – weight, structure and including height. In all likelihood, children who do not eat properly and do not take the proper nutrients are much shorter than their peers.
Of course, a person’s race is one facet that influences height and other features in the body. The growth and the development of humans are related to the racial factors. The color of the hair and eyes, the body structure and of course, height is determined by the race where that person comes from.
Another factor that is related to influencing human growth is pollution. Pollutants that are present in the air outside or inside the home are damaging to human growth. Pollution can harmfully impact human growth.
So, what is the way to grow taller?
Now, you might wonder if there are other ways that can influence human growth aside from genes, heredity and the other things mentioned above. Actually, it’s possible that one can grow taller after 18 by following a regular exercise regimen, a healthy diet rich in vitamins that support human growth and taking supplements that help increase height. Of course, these things will not amount to anything if you don’t have a regular sleeping schedule.
Sleep tight. Growing teenagers and pre-teens need to sleep an average of 10-11 hours of sleep every night. The human growth hormone (HGH) is naturally produced in bodies especially during deep sleep. This is because your body regenerates tissues while you’re asleep. So make your sleeping place is as calm as possible and make sure there is no needless lighting. The HGH is sometimes injected into the bloodstream. Just make sure to do this with a licensed doctor. Are you encountering trouble going to sleep? Eat a banana or drink a cup of warm milk or a hot cup of chamomile tea before sleeping.
Eat right. Make sure you get all the vitamins, nutrients and minerals that your body requires. This will be even better if you take supplements during your meals.
Exercise, exercise! There are many exercises that are proven to have helped increase height. Those certain exercises will be discussed in the next section.
Exercise!
Find a bar or a strong limb from which you can hang. Make sure this bar or limb can carry your weight. This may sound strange but by stretching out your spines and joints, this exercise can help you grow taller. Just simply hang about there for about half an hour in a span of one week. Hang in there for about 15 seconds at a time. Do about 10 sets for every 15-second reps. You can try to raise your legs from side to side. This is good for strengthening your back and your upper body. You can opt to get a wider grip to make your shoulders look wider.
Swimming is another exercise that can help you grow taller. Stretching is another activity that can help increase height. Exercises like toe touches, standing twists, stretching while standing and bow down stretches are actually exercises that can improve height. Pilates can also help increase body height naturally. Contact your Pilates instructor and ask for the proper exercise. Try the breast stroke prep, hundreds, and scapular isolations. Yoga is also one exercise for increasing height – side bends, curling pelvic thrusts can help your joints and spine grow longer. Again, make sure you get the right amount of sleep and rest.
Eat right!
Make sure that you eat on a regular schedule. Take a lot of green vegetables, dairy products. These types of food give plenty of calcium. Later on, the importance of calcium will be further explained. Remember to take a good deal of vitamin D by eating alfalfa sprouts, mushrooms and fish. Of course, don’t forget the protein – from eggs and tofu. All our meals should always include protein. Read more about foods that will help you to increase height.
Take some supplements:
Aside from natural ways that help you grow taller, you might want to know if there are supplements out there that can help increase height. There are several vitamins that are known to influence human growth.
Vitamins A, C and D are known to influence human growth. You can acquire this in certain foods that contain these vitamins. The highest in Vitamin A are sweet potatoes, pumpkins, carrots and mangoes. Foods that are high in vitamin C are of course, oranges. You can find them in kiwi fruits, logan berries, strawberries and of course navel oranges and papaya. Freshly squeezed orange juice is also an excellent source of Vitamin C.
Vitamin D is known for good bone development among children. Many foods today are fortified with vitamin D – Swiss cheese, fatty fish like cod, tuna and salmon. Egg yolks, beef liver and mushrooms are also excellent sources of vitamin D. Of course, cod liver oil is naturally high in vitamin D.
Glutamine, GABA and calcium are also excellent supplements that promote growth. This combination helps many in increasing height. Fatty acids from Omega-3 are essential acids needed in growth. Glutamine has plenty of amounts of amino acid— that help strengthen the immune system and brain function. Amino acids are essential in building protein – an important factor in growth. Supplementation of glutamine is sometimes necessary.
GABA, which is the short term for Gamma-Aminobutryic Acid, is another powerful amino acid that supports natural production of the human growth hormone – this is actually a great thing. Calcium is another supplement that helps bone strength. It’s also helps greatly in growing taller.