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Natural treatment for increasing height
Hi, my daughter is 11 years old but I think she does not have much height. Give me some remedies to grow taller. Thanks
( 3 Dec 2007)
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Natural treatment for increasing height The height that most children can grow to is limited by their genetic potential. That said you need to make sure your daughter is getting the right amount of protein, calcium and calories to ensure that she does grow to the height she should. She should also sleep for at least ten hours a day to ensure tissue regeneration.
A good way to get protein is from lean meats, milk, cheese, yogurt, eggs and soy products. You can also use a protein supplement with her milk if she doesn't get too many of the foods listed above. About 120g of protein every day is ideal.
Calcium is available in all milk products and spinach is also a very good source. So make sure your child gets at least two servings of dairy every day and one serving of spinach
Make sure your kid gets to stretch a lot. Stretching exercises like yoga, basketball, and pushups ( although these may be tough to do at first) will all help stretch her spine. Other activities like swimming, cyling, kicking, jumping and skipping will thicken cartilage and increase bone density.
Don't trust any of the tonics and tablets on the market that will promise to make your kid taller. The only thing that will help is a good planned diet supplemented by stretching and aerobic exercises. Finally if your child does not grow to be tall, it really does not matter. Beauty comes in various shapes and sizes. Don't talk to her incessantly about her height. This may affect her self confidence. Just quietly go about making sure she is doing everything she needs to and cross your fingers.
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answered by S E on 25 Feb 2008, 7:52:10
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