4 Simple Ways To Improve Your Height

Many people have issues with their height, watching those NBA giants can make you feel as if you a’re the shortest person in the world. Good news, you can still gain a couple of inches with the following proven techniques. Many people are very self conscious about their appearance and feel that they are not tall enough. Being able to add a few inches to our height really could boost the confidence level in us. Are you familiar with posture, exercise, nourishment, and sleep? Well, these things will serve as your keys to achieving a few inches in a short time. 

Posture

You can find several discs between the vertebrae spines. The discs are basically cartilage and it is stretchable. In order to stretch the discs found on the spine, you should keep good posture at all times, whether you a’re standing, sleeping or sitting. Walking with a straight back and your head held high will not only make you to appear taller but it is also make you look more confident and over time it will improve your posture too. You also can maintain excellent posture when sleeping, you will need to sleep flat in your back so that the spine will decompress. Avoid slouching when you are seated or standing because it can cause your spine to shorten. Your chest should be out and tuck your stomach in. Posture problems are best addressed while a person is still young but it'’s never too late to try. When your back is straight, you will get taller and gain a few inches. You will be amazed once you compare your height when you slouch and when you standing straight.

Exercise

Leg exercises can make you taller if done properly. A simple front snap kicks will do too. Cycling, jumping and rope skipping is the easiest exercise that you can implement in your daily healthy life. When jumping, try to stand on a higher platform and then jump down to a lower platform. You can do this on a nearby grandstand where there is enough space. If you have a mountain bike, you can set the seat higher so that as you ride, the leg muscles are stretched. Stretching exercises are vital to ensure permanent changes in height. However, if you rely on exercises alone, you may not be able to grow taller. Regular exercise is necessary to ensure continuous improvement in your height. Working out on your legs is the key. Just imagine being able to stretch your leg muscles to the fullest! You will not only gain more inches but you will also have longer legs which is a surefire attraction (for girls). The exercises mentioned earlier are not that complicated. You will only need a bike and a skipping rope to perform such exercises. Make it a point to ride your bike everyday. But don'’t forget about safety especially doing the kicks and jumps. It'’s not good to over do it so you need to start out lightly. You can increase the reps once you’r body is already used to the exercises. 

Nourishment

Proper body nourishment is needed in order to grow taller. To achieve a few inches, you will need to focus more on protein, calcium and water intake. By drinking adequate amount of water, the vitamins from the foods you eat will be absorbed easily into your bloodstream and into you muscles and bones. Calcium is great for extensive bone development. With stronger bones, you a’re not at risk of osteoporosis and other bone problem related sickness. Protein should also be present in considerable amounts because it'’s good for the health of your muscles. Since the muscles are located in the different parts of the body, you will need to have more protein in your diet. Maintaining a healthy balanced diet is vital if you want to grow taller. If you already an adult, you may still be able to gain a couple of inches if only you a’re really determined. If you’ always eat unhealthy diet, it’s time to consult a dietitian or perhaps a nutritionist. These professionals will be able to help you in eating the right kinds of foods that contain more of protein, calcium, and magnesium. Instead of drinking sugary drinks, just drink plain water. Experts suggest that a person drinks at least 8-10 glasses of water everyday.

Sleep

Kids should take a nap in the afternoon to promote growth. According to studies, sleep may be able to help you grow taller. When you get enough sleep, the immune system of your body is enhanced and the absorption rate of the nutrients is also improved. During sleep, growth hormones are released into the body systems. So if you wake up and you still feel sleepy and weak, that is an indication that you lack sleep. But if you feel refreshed and rejuvenated, then you’ are getting enough sleep. If you don'’t have a healthy sleeping habit, this is the best time to introduce changes. Go home early and sleep at the right hour. If you want to wake up at 5am, you will need to be in bed before 9pm so that you can get 8 hours of sleep.