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How Can I Increase My Height?

Hi, doctors! :)

I'm 13 this year, and I'm about 143 cm tall. My weight is 35. My friend was shorter than me when we were young, but she has grown to be 155++ cm tall. She used the pull up bars for the last few years, and I believe she's still using it. Is it okay for me to use it? And, how can I grow tall quickly?

Tks! :)
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns

I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Height is normally determined by genes. You must understand muscles has nothing to do with increase in height. Muscles give posture and strength to the body. Height is determined by lengthening of bones.

You are just 13. You are already 143 cm. I am almost sure you will grow to at least 185 cms before 22. Don't worry now. Please also understand that you will come across a phenomena named growth spurt, which should significantly increase your height within a short span of time. Comes usually between 15 and 20.

I can help you in this aspect. Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques.

Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
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How Can I Increase My Height?

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Height is normally determined by genes. You must understand muscles has nothing to do with increase in height. Muscles give posture and strength to the body. Height is determined by lengthening of bones. You are just 13. You are already 143 cm. I am almost sure you will grow to at least 185 cms before 22. Don t worry now. Please also understand that you will come across a phenomena named growth spurt, which should significantly increase your height within a short span of time. Comes usually between 15 and 20. I can help you in this aspect. Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.