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How Will I Increase My Height?

hey my name is lubb and i'm very worried about by height. i'm really short i think about 5 inches and i'm 14 years old which makes unhappy. is there any medicines or something else that can treat this. i don't really know if i have stopped growing or if there is something else wrong with me but i think that i'm the same height as i was when i was 9-10 years old. i have tried exercise, eating healthy, drinking water, stretching. thanks
Wed, 11 Jun 2014
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Hi lubb,
Age is genetically determined some times. Look into your family tree. If you think you are short then other aspects like nutrition need to be checked.
However, I can say a few things. There is a possibility of growth spurt, which can increase your height. So you need to maintain a good nutritional diet.
Exercises are an integral part of the growth process. You should get involved in skipping, jog and jump exercises. Also avoid weight lifting, or any exercises which can put vertical pressure on bone growth.
Do avoid unnecessary treatment as it could lead to serious side effects.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further queries, happy to help.
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How Will I Increase My Height?

Hi lubb, Age is genetically determined some times. Look into your family tree. If you think you are short then other aspects like nutrition need to be checked. However, I can say a few things. There is a possibility of growth spurt, which can increase your height. So you need to maintain a good nutritional diet. Exercises are an integral part of the growth process. You should get involved in skipping, jog and jump exercises. Also avoid weight lifting, or any exercises which can put vertical pressure on bone growth. Do avoid unnecessary treatment as it could lead to serious side effects. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further queries, happy to help.