Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Grow Taller With These Useful Tips



Do you wish you could grow taller? If you’re still going through puberty, there's loads of things you're able to do to enhance your height & overall health. in the event you're past the point where your body will grow taller, don’t lose hope—there are several options for you as well.

However, in the event you're in your more youthful years & want to enhance your growth, a nice diet & exercise can be  beneficial. Eating food rich in protein, calcium, calories, & amino acids is crucial for giving your body the energy & nutrients it needs to grow, function, & replenish itself. By exercising & increasing your muscle mass, you become more slender. Your bones also become stronger as they support your extra weight. Stretching can help your tendons & muscles as well. Stretching also helps release height growth hormones, which in turn lengthens your bones.

First, let’s talk a small about how they grow taller. When they're kids, much of our bones are made up of a flexible substance called cartilage. As they grow older, much of this cartilage fuses into solid bone, which is why they have more bones when we’re kids than they do as adults. When they hit puberty, growth plates at the ends of our longer bones lengthen gradually, which is part of why they have such abrupt growth spurts.

Your posture is also  important, both for your appearance & your health. While slouching can actually make you look shorter & leads to a plethora of health complications, sitting up straight along with your shoulders back & your head up can not only make you look taller, but it prevents backaches, neck aches, & even carpal tunnel syndrome.

However, after puberty, your options are significantly lessened. However, by altering your wardrobe & posture, you're able to help with the illusion of looking taller. For example, wearing pinstripes makes you look taller & adds a slimming effect as well. Try wearing dark colored suits & outfits as well,  than four toned outfits or outfits with polka dot or plaid patterns. Wearing bulky shoes, such as clogs, boots, & tennis shoes, can make your feet look bigger, thus making you appear taller.

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