My height is 5'5" and I will turn 20 after some days. What should I do to increase my height? Please suggest me some effective method.
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Hello Lybrate User, About 20% or more of our body height depends upon our environment, activities and diet. It is really difficult to increase height after the age of 20, primarily due to the fact that the bones stop growing at this age and the production of growth hormones in our body declines and finally stops. However, with a few tricks and tips, it is possible to add a few inches to your height or at least appear taller. Follow this tips - 1) Get Proper Sleep - It?s a well-known fact that our body grows and regenerates tissues while we rest. Proper sleep and rest are absolutely essential for a growing body. Sleep for 7 to 8 hours is recommended. 2) Activities like swimming (that include the entire body) can also contribute to one?s height, swimming can ensure one has good growth. 3) You can also try performing different kinds of stretches to begin with. Such as pull ups, push-ups, back stretching, crunches, and skipping. You can perform simple stretching exercises for a minimum of 15 minutes every day. 4) Hanging exercises can also help you improve your growth. Simply hang from the bar with your arms and spine stretched for about 15 seconds. You can continue doing this for two to five minutes every day. 5) Balanced Diet - With exercise take a balanced diet is absolutely essential to get proper nutrition. Stay away from junk food at any cost. Avoid saturated fats, carbonated drinks, and excessive sugar-loaded foods, as these can cause a negative impact on your overall growth pattern. 6) Avoid smoking and drinking. Take care.
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