Maybe you feel like your friends have suddenly hit a growth spurt and you're lagging seriously behind. Maybe the rest of your family is really tall and you're wondering if you can do anything to catch up. The truth is that a person's height is mostly determined by things out of their control, like genetics. However, you can control some factors that affect height during your teen years like your diet and activity levels. Plus, if you’ve stopped growing, you can look taller than you are by following a few style tips.
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ReferencesAbout this articleArticle SummaryX To become taller naturally, exercise for at least 30 minutes a day, which has been shown to help people grow. If you're still a kid or teenager, join a sports team so you're exercising and building strong, healthy bones. Also, make sure you're getting 8-11 hours of sleep each night since your body grows the most when you're sleeping. You can also become taller by avoiding things that stunt growth, like drugs, alcohol, and smoking. To learn how to make yourself appear taller while you're waiting to grow, read the article! Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 7,085,885 times. Did this article help you? |