How to height increase

Get the right amount of sleep

Occasionally skimping on sleep won’t affect your height in the long term. But if during adolescence you regularly clock less than the recommended amount, it may lead to complications.

This is because your body releases HGH while you sleep. Production of this hormone and others may go down if you aren’t getting enough shut-eye.

It’s suggested that:

• newborns up to 3 months old get 14-17 hours of sleep each day
• infants ages 3-11 months old get 12-17 hours
• toddlers ages 1-2 years get 11-14 hours
• young children ages 3-5 years old get 10-13 hours
• children ages 6-13 get nine to 11 hours
• teenagers ages 14-17 get eight to 10 hours
• adults ages 18-64 get seven to nine hours
• older adults ages 65 and older get seven to eight hours

Getting extra sleep may even increase HGH production, so go ahead and take that power nap.

Practice good posture

Poor posture may make you look shorter than you actually are. And over time, slumping or slouching can also affect your actual height.

Your back should curve naturally in three places. If you regularly slump or slouch, these curves may shift to accommodate your new posture. This can cause pain in your neck and back.

Being mindful of how you stand, sit, and sleep is key. Talk to your doctor about how you can incorporate ergonomics into your daily routine. Depending on your needs, a standing desk or memory foam pillow may be all that’s needed to correct your posture.

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