How can we increase height after 18

We all are aware of the fact that our height increases up to a particular age and then it comes to a halt. Height increases up to the age of 18years in women and up to the age of 24 years in men. Increase in height is attributed to the production of growth hormone, called the HGH( Human Growth Hormone), which is secreted by the pituitary gland called the master gland of our  body.

It is really difficult to increase height after the age of 25, primarily due to the fact that the bones stop growing

It is possible to add a few inches to your height or at least appear taller.

These tips to increase height

(1) Importance of Proper nutrition for height growth :

Liver
Green vegetables
Potatoes
Nuts such as almonds and peanuts
Chicken
Beans
Peas
Fruits like apples and bananas
Milk and dairy products Proper diet and nutrition play an extremely important role in improving our height.

We should make these following items a part of our everyday meal.

Egg yolk
Beef
Carrots
Fish

(2) Proper sleep

A good night’s sleep is absolutely essential not only for our overall well being but our growth also. It is due to the fact that the growth hormone does its job of thickening and lengthening your bones during deep sleep. Correct sleeping posture is also crucial for proper growth as correct posture keeps the spine straight and this adds to our inches.

(3) Exercises to Increase Height:

Some of the stretching exercises are:

(i)Basic leg stretches

(ii)Super stretch and touching toes

(iii)Twists

(iv)Cobra stretching

(v)Bar-pulls (hanging from the bars) Hanging from bars 3 to 4 rounds, each round lasting a minute is very effective.)

(4) Yoga

Tadasana: Also known as the mountain pose is very effective as , this asana helps in lengthening your spine.

Bhujanga asana is also very effective as it elongates and strengthens our spine. In fact, all the asanas which stretch our spine work wonderfully