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Product Review VIII: Helpo Growth Formula

So I was again scouring the internet and discovered what appears to be another product which claims to be able to help the height seeker grow taller. The product is called “Helpo Growth Formula” and it appears to be a type of herbal extract formula one takes orally. You can find the main website for the product HERE.

On the main page, this is the claim being made…


Helpo Growth Formula is a safe herbal treatment that will make your dream height come true !

The special formulation of HELPO Growth Formula helps in total development of the body. So your personality naturally boost up. If your physical development is below average standarts, it makes you frustrated and  of course less confident.It becomes extremely important for you to overcome this problem to be more competent.

Helpo Growth Formula will help you cope with and conquer serious stature issues. These painful problems include being shorter than your peers or siblings, poor self-image, emotional problems, growth delay, height discrimination, being teased for being short, and many other social and psychological issues.

Helpo Growth Formula is made up of natural extracts combined together to perform multi function for a faster and better growth result.

This formula is composed of natural ingredients that is why this won’t have any side effects just a satisfactory result that would give you better healthier and happy lifestyle.

Blooming Nutri Inc. provides Helpo Growth Formula  in 3 different courses for girls and boys, each containing essential ingredients to help promote growth. HELPO is a much helpful growth booster to develop your body,based on over 10 years of study and research.

A new innovation formula to help you achieve your desired height in no time!

Me: from the FAQ page, the follow answeres are provided.

What makes our product different?

What makes our product different is quality and customer service. We offer the highest quality product. Our formula is based on extensive herbal research and has been proven to be effective. We use only 100% natural herbs.

What can I do to maximize my growth?

Avoiding caffeine, carbonated drinks, smoking, and alcohol can have a tremendous positive effect on the results. In addition consistent exercise routine will also improve the results that Helpo can offer you.

Is it shipped discreetly?

Yes. All of our products are shipped in unmarked brown boxes or UPS mailers.

HOW ABOUT INTERACTIONS WITH OTHER MEDICATIONS?
Helpo Growth Formula has no known negative interactions with any medications.
Is it permanent?
Yes, because this product actually helps your body to grow new bone cell tissue the resulting growth is permanent.
How soon until I see results?
Many of our satisfied customers have told us that it took between 3-6 months for them to appreciate the effectiveness of our products. But, since every person’s body and situation is completely different, we never know how long it will take for someone to achieve the results they are looking for.we recommend taking our products for at least 3-6 months to give the body sufficient time to promote growth function and balance as well as good posture.
How safe are these products?

Our products are made from only natural ingredients with no added chemicals, fillers, binders or common allergy causing ingredients.

Does Helpo Growth Formula have any side effects?

No, absolutely 100% free of side effects.

Can I take Helpo with my prescribed medications?

Since we have no knowledge of your medical history and cannot give medical advice, a qualified health professional/medical doctor who is familiar with natural healthcare and/or alternative/complimentary medicine would be the best person to advise you.

Is Helpo approved by the FDA?

is not a drug or medication and does not require a prescription. Therefore, , does not require FDA approval.

How long does one bottle last?

One bottle of Helpo Growth Formula is 1 ounce or 30ml. It’s approximately a 60-day supply.

Can I take my other nutritional supplements while I’m taking Helpo ?

Yes. Simply continue to take all nutritional supplements as you normally would.

Why is Helpo Growth Formula superior?

Helpo Growth Formula is the premiere human growth hormone releasing formula for many reasons. It’s dual-action is a major reason. Our type of formulation has been reported to actually regenerate an bone,disc or gland, while amino acids and herbs can help the pituitary gland release its own hormone. Also, the processing method called Alpha TrisequeleneT allows maximum benefits from the unique ingredients. No other company in the world uses this.

Is this product, Helpo Growth Formula safe?

Helpo Growth Formula® is completely safe, without side-effects. It has been laboratory tested by one of the most respected labs in the country for over 10 years. All of the ingredients are not only the highest quality, but the purest. The herbs are free of fumigants, and additives.

When can I anticipate noticing a difference?

People’s chemistries are unique. Some people experience results within 1 month, while others take 3-6 months. On average it takes approximately 3-6 months for therapeutic levels to be established. While most people will actually “feel” a difference, some people only notice outward changes.

How do you send my order?

All our orders are shipped within two business days of confirmed payment, and have plain packaging. We use recycled packaging material whenever possible. We ship by first class registered air mail worlwide.

Do you have a money back guarantee?

Due to the custom nature of our products, we do not offer a money back guarantee. We do however stand behind our product 100% and will do whatever we can to make sure you’re satisfied with the product.

If you have any more questions, ask us here service@helpogrowthformula.com  You will receive a personal reply, and appropriate questions and answers will be displayed on this page for others. Thank you.

Me: If you wanted to contact use the emails located below

If you would like to ask us a question or make a comment, please contact us. We will answer you as promptly as possible. Thanks!

order inquiries, sales@helpogrowthformula.com
We are able to offer many of our products wholesale. If you are a qualified reseller, please contact us for details.
wholesale inquiries, service@helpogrowthformula.com
general information, service@helpogrowthformula.com
BLOOMING INC.
KUORTANEENKATU
Zip:00517 HELS-FI
Phone: 20 7410 977

Me: Let me just say it very clearly right now. This product is A SCAM. It is clearly a scam, and one of the worst scams I have seen yet. I honestly don’t even understand how some people can be tricked into buying this product but the clues are all there. If you just some parts of the FAQ page, you would see that they have product that can not possibly work and are only selling hope to people who really want to become taller.

I didn’t want to talk about costs on the main part which is only to be informative but this part is where I make the judgement. If you go to the costs/order page you find out that the Help Growth Formula is very expensive. Here are the prices currently listed on the website.

2 month supply – $129

4 month supply – $239

6 month supply – $369

Okay, at least they offer free shipping if you buy the 6 month supply. If you just look at the prices, you realize that the people selling this product doesn’t even understand basic economics. The rate at which they sell the 4 month supply is less than the rate which they sell the 6 month product!

Sure, they have the standard testimonials where supposed customers write in to them and tell them a few success stories. However, I REALLY doubt those testimonials were written up by true customers.

If you look at the questions and answeres I italized for the FAQ page you would realize that these people can not even do what the other height increase scams do. They state very clearly that they will not give you a refund if the stuff doesn’t work. The major difference that makes these products different than other height increasing supplements and herbal extracts is their quality customer service. That’s the real thing that makes them great, the fact that they are nice to you. I don’t give a fuck if the people are horrible to me as long as they can really show the stuff works!!.

The crazier claims made by the sellers are 1. The product is not FDA approved (no shit!) 2. It has no side effects (no drug or supplement can ever make that type of claim) and 3. You don’t need a prescription (wow, isn’t that convenient that you don’t need to talk to your doctor and get their medical and professional advice on this product)

The last part which I had a problem with was this answer to a question posed: One bottle of Helpo Growth Formula is 1 ounce or 30ml. It’s approximately a 60-day supply. Am I to believe that I am supposed to pay $130 for 1 once of some secret herbal formula concoction made of who know what?? There is not even a section which tells me what ingredients are inside. There could be urine in there for all I know. 

Conclusion: I understand that in this world there are some very desperate people who really, REALLY want a way to increase their height. They want that secret special magic potion that can change their body so they can start feeling better about themselves. I understand. However, I really am begging the people out there who have ever considered this product to never, ever even consider getting this product. This is an absolute scam of a product. It can never do what it claims. If you really want to change your height, think about anything else, just don’t fall for this scam

Why Tall Men Have Prettier Girlfriends, The Correlation Of Height And Attraction

I wrote in a previous post about how brutal and tough the battlefield of love really is (HERE). I admit it, this article post has nothing to do with how to increase our height or grow taller. However, I stated in a previous post that the theme and direction of this website/blog is changing. I plan to also look into the psychological effects of having this most unique of desires. As an heterosexual adult male who has suffering through some height insecurity in my past, I can tell anyone who is reading that my height insecurity was directly linked to my own self image of how attractive I thought I was.

At one point, I have felt short, ugly, lonely, and even depressed. Who would be willing like me, much less love me? Will any reasonably attractive girl ever give me a chance or will I have to “settle” for someone who I am not completely interested in because the girls I am interested in refuse to “settle” for me? Am I not good enough or attractive in the eyes of the “hot”girls?

I once hated this game we call life since it seemed so unfair. I really hated the process we might call the “mating rituals” like dating, sex, relationships since I was so lose and confused. Then I just let everything go, accepted everything, and surrendered instead of fought. I learned how to play the game, the best strategies, and the correct mindsets. For the rest of the guys who might have been in my shoes or are in the them right now, I promise things will get better

I do wanted to point out that if one is a male and below average in stature, that does not mean that one’ life is over or that one will never be able to find a mate. It is just that one has to try harder, maybe A LOT HARDER. Women are brutal in terms of choosing mates and for any guy who is reading this who ever tried to gain the attraction and interest in the opposite sex, they understand what I mean. Biology and evolution are absolutely ruthless against us because we are programmed to act in certain ways. If we try to resist against out most basic instincts and evolutionary traits,  we risk a life of pain and suffering. For men, that means many lonely nights. For women, that means many lonely nights too. The world will never just give us what we want if we just stand around hoping for it. If you want something, go after it.

I found this rather disheartening article written by the people at BodyLanguageProject.Com. It was an interesting read and makes me feel a little paranoid afterwards but it is important to remember that a person’s height does have a rather big impact on one’s well being, especially one’s love life. The fact that the article is written and has over 15 scientific articles as citations shows how clear the facts of life are. The author is Christopher Philip. You can get to the link to the article HERE.

Why Tall Men Have Prettier Girlfriends:  What science tells us about height and attraction, the ceiling effect, why 6 feet tall is the benchmark and why you should date women shorter than you. – 

It’s a fact of life. Height is just one of those things we can do very little, if anything, about, and yet it is so very important in dating and attraction. I will go through a variety of points to show you exactly how important it is and what researchers have found about the preferences women have when it comes to this quality. The end result might bring tears, but there is no sense ignoring good hard science. By acknowledging the reality of the situation, you can use your approaches on women more selectively and sparingly, you can employ lifts in your shoes or you can use one of those stretching machines! Really, there isn’t a whole lot that can be done to fix inherent height issues, but by knowing about their existence, you can modify your “game” and end up more successful in dating. Acting according to what the science says is the best way to work most efficiently. Without wasting any more time, let’s get straight into the research.

According to Hartfeil and Sprechler (1986) height is one of the most important characteristics determining overall physical attractiveness as determined by women. I doubt that any reasonable person would refute this statement. However, at the same time, one may not understand the extent of its importance. The male taller norm is the cardinal rule of dating. Gillis and Avis (1980) took information collected from bank account applications and found that only 2 couples out of 720 consisted of a pair in which the woman was taller than the man. This is an outstandingly large number. This means that you have less than a one percent chance of courting and marrying a woman who is taller than you. Having a small chance does not mean no chance at all though. Being shorter simply means that you are going to have to work harder to get a woman who is taller. Tall women are looking for the same qualities as short women after all. However, if she is taller than you, she will expect more in terms of resources and power to make up for the height difference.

In a study by Hensley (1994) women preferred a man who was 72 inches (183 cm) tall as a benchmark. The preference for the six foot tall man is overwhelming, says Hensley. In his study, consisting of 145 females, 32 percent reported this as their preferred height. Thirty-two percent is not everyone, and most certainly not the majority, so this statistic might give you hope! The 68 percent of women who don’t prefer the 6 foot tall man are also potential suitors, and must be considered. However, fundamentally there are even fewer that are suitable for you because some of these women might prefer men who are taller or even shorter than you regardless of what height you happen to be, further shrinking your pool of eligible women. Here comes the better news. In a study by Cameron (1978) it was found that 100 percent of the women advertised the desire to date a man who was 4 inches taller than themselves. Hensley’s (1994) study, mentioned above, showed that on average, women and men both prefer the man to be 2 to 3 inches taller than the woman in a relationship. Why is this news better? It’s better for the simple fact that it destroys the 6 foot tall benchmark rule. That is, men aren’t at a huge disadvantage just because they aren’t all 6 feet tall. Men simply must be taller then the women they seek. It is much easier to change your target date than it is to change your height! Furthermore, a study by Shepperd and Strathman (1989) revealed that 95 percent of the female participants preferred a taller man, 3 percent the same height and 2 percent preferred males shorter than themselves. Therefore it suggests that it is not the absolute height but rather the relative height that matters the most. Finally, we have something to work from! If we accept this information, and we should, than we also accept that you and I, and everyone else, will have a far better chance of getting what we want from a woman who is shorter than ourselves.

As you might expect, height has been shown to be more important to men than to women’s attractiveness. So why is it that women find height to be so important? Beigel’s (1954) study showed that people attribute everything from dominance, superiority, fearlessness, protectiveness, ambitiousness, leadership qualities, athleticism and sheer physical strength to tall people over shorter people. Tall men also tended to command attention from others, which women found appealing.

If all this wasn’t enough, tall men also get other societal fringe benefits. Not only is height important in dating, it has also been shown that taller men (about 6 feet 2 inches and over) have higher starting salaries. They are also more likely to be hired in the first place, particularly by sales recruiters. They are more often selected as leaders and chosen for corporate training programs.

So if you are short what can you do about it? Not a hell of a lot, that’s for sure! You must at least accept that these rules apply. All the bitching in the world will never change this. Just accept it, and then deal with it. If you are short, get rich and powerful, then nothing else matters! If you are tall, enjoy the perks – at least until you get to the next paragraph where I will discuss the ceiling effect. There is one other bit of information that may be of assistance. It is taken from Wilson (1968) in Lerner and Moore (1974) who showed that height estimates were related to academic status. That is, as the man’s academic status increased, he was also judged to be taller. This means that if you make yourself out to be smarter or as having a more prestigious occupation, then you are more likely to be thought of as taller. Therefore, it is possible to boost your status to boost your perceived height, be it only temporarily. At the end of the night when you are standing face to face (or face to breast!) she will surely note your exact height regardless of your occupation.

Interestingly, there seems to be a “ceiling effect” where tall males (over 6 feet) suffer a decrease in fitness. That is, women tend to find extremely tall men less attractive. This has been noted by several researchers. Women tend to prefer men of a medium stature over really tall men or really short men. In a study by Graziano et. al. (1978) similar results showed that men of medium height (5’9″- 5’11”) were rated as more attractive over shorter (5’5″- 5’7″) or taller men (6’2″- 6’4″), regardless of the height of the women (4’10”- 6’1″). This means that if you aren’t average, or slightly above average, then you are going to have to work hard to attract mates.

No question, as the research shows, height is important in the dating marketplace. Men are dated more frequently when they are taller, have a social advantage over shorter men, and even have been shown to have prettier girlfriends. Therefore, searching for a mate is more difficult if you are short. However, if you are shorter, look on the bright side – women report dating men more frequently who are taller than themselves but do not necessarily rate them as better looking. I’m sure that really matters, right?

References

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Bercheid E. and E. Walster. 1974. Physical attractiveness. L. Berkowitz, ed. Advances in Experimental Social Psychology. Academic Press, New York.

Cameron C., S. Oskamp and W. Sparks. 1978. Courtship American style: newspaper advertisements. Family Coordinator 26: 27-30.

Feingold A. 1982. Do taller men have prettier girlfriends? Psychological Reports 50: 810.

Gillis J.S. and W.E. Avis. 1980. The male-taller norm in mate selection. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin 6: 396-401.

Graziano W., T. Brothen and E. Berscheid. 1978. Height and attraction: Do men and women see eye-to-eye? Journal of Personality 46: 128-145.

Hartfeil E. and S. Sprechler. 1986. Mirror, Mirror…The Importance of Looks in Everyday Life. State University of New York Press, Albany.

Hensley W.E. 1994. Height as a basis for interpersonal attraction. Adolescence 29: 469-474.

Kurtz, D.L. 1969. Physical appearance and stature: important variables in sales recruiting Personnel Journal December: 981-983.

Pawlowski B., R.I.M. Dunbar, and A. Lipowicz. 2000. Tall men have more reproductive success. Nature 403: 184.

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Shepperd J.A. and A.J. Strathman. 1989. Attractiveness and height: the role of stature in dating preference, frequency of dating, and perceptions of attractiveness.

Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin 15: 617-627.

Stogdill R. 1948. Personal factors associated with leadership. Journal of Psychology 25:35-71.

Wilson P.R. 1968. Perceptual distortion of height as a function of ascribed academic status. Journal of Social Psychology 74: 97-107.

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Product Review VII: Growing Taller Secrets By Robert Grand

I am going to try to review a very unique product this time. It is not a “nutritional multi-vitamin supplement” or E-Product like “Grow Taller 4 Idiots” (Update: Apparently I was wrong about this product not being an E-Product, it is or actually it can come in electronic or paperback form). It seems to be a paperback book, non-fiction titled ” Grow Taller Secrets: Journey Into The World Of Human Growth And Development, or How To Grow Taller Naturally And Safely, 2nd Ed.” The book is written by Robert Grand. It has a long title, so I’ll just call it “Growing Taller Secrets”, or GTS for short.

I don’t have the paperback book or intend to order it but wanted to try to analyze and review it as well as I can from other people’s reviews, comments, and opinions they have made on the book.

My main resources that I used were from the actual Amazon webpage that sells the product which you can find HERE, However, it would appear that there seems to be more than 1 of these Amazon customer review pages.

For the first edition of the Growing Taller Secrets book, you can click on this link HERE.

To start off, here are the first problems I have with this book. It states that for the 1st edition of the book, it will cost you $388 for it in new conditions and for used books, it will cost you $98!! I am astounded at how expensive this paperback is supposed to be.

NOTE: If you really wanted to take a look at the book, go to the Products section and I have a copy of the 1st edition of the book. It’s free to download.

Review of 1st edition

On the amazon page for the 1st edition, there are 73 customer reviews, which are equally distributed between people who praise the book and others who criticize it. You can get to the customer reviews by clicking HERE. In my opinion, when it comes to products that claim to increase one’s height, it is important to be first skeptical, get all the information, but also have the willingness to try to have some faith and suspend our judgement for later. 

These are the reviews that criticize the book which offer more details and insight than just bashing the guy or the product without explaining themselves.


2.0 out of 5 stars New Review for 2007, July 21, 2007      By – J. Curnow
This review is from: Growing Taller Secrets (Paperback)

There is alot of debate surrounding the techniques described in this book, and I recommend being very skeptical about spending so much money on it. It is actually quite simple… If the techniques described in “Growing Taller Secrets” have not been scientifically proven as effective ways of enhancing an adults height after the growth process has been completed, there is really no reason to purchase this book. Instead, I recommend a more intelligent approach; that is: to go to your local bookstore and read the book for free, since THERE ARE ONLY 50 SOMETHING PAGES.

I have personally not come across an effective way to increase ones height when they are already an adult, but that is not to say that there isn’t a way to do so. I’m sure there most certainly is, however, so far as MOST OF US UNDERSTAND, it has not been discovered by science just yet. It is extremely wise to be skeptical of Mr. Robert Grand suppossedly bringing forward some “Growing Taller Secrets” without definitive scientific evidence(based on studies) to support what he says. And from what I understand(But I could be wrong on this one), Mr. Grand does not have expertise or qualifications in the fields necessary to provide concrete and conclusive information regarding this matter. I personally am not the type of science freak that feels it is necessary for someone to provide scientific evidence supporting everything that they say. But with this it is quite simple, and without scientific evidence supporting his claims, it is unwise to spend the money on this book.

Now I’m no expert, but from what I understand, it is still possible to gain permanent increases in height within your midsection(spinal column), regardless of whether or not your growth plates in your long bones have closed off or not. Don’t just take Mr. Robert Grand’s word for it with something so controversial as this; he needs to back up what he says with concrete evidence. Otherwise you shouldn’t pay attention to it.

1.0 out of 5 stars Confusing really…, June 15, 2003    By – Sandra Hilton
This review is from: Growing Taller Secrets (Paperback)

i’m 5’6″…average height and i’m 17…i have aspirations of becoming a model (and i can at this height, buh im juss not happy with it) but i have asked my doctors and several others if i could somehow increase growth, and their response was simple “no. growth is in the genetics of the family, and how you diet and exercise throughout your youth” and whatnot, and you stop growing at around 18 years of age.
i was on the brink of purchasing this book until i read the reviews. many people had questions and no one really answered them…people that apparently used this book had nothing to say…EXCEPT the people that have been on the site and decided to COPY and PASTE what was on it in the review pages. you can see for urself, go to robert grands website and see that their “success stories” are exactly word for word on these reviews. they’re exactly the same.
and if it was such a success and you did apparently gain a few inches, how come this book isn’t “popular”? many people want to grow taller and yet it took me a while to find this website and comments from ppl who have used it.
u can’t force growth. i know people don’t want to hear it, buh i faced it, all you need to do is take ur calcium supplements and exercise right. and if your over the age of 18 its pointless. be happy with your height!! at least everyone is healthy.
thankz.

1.0 out of 5 stars Money back guaranteed? you never get your money back!, July 17, 2007    By – CM (Houston, TX) –
This review is from: Growing Taller Secrets (Paperback)

I returned this book back and waited for a check or a credit and never heard from them until I had to email THEM about it. Then received a check in the mail just to have it BOUNCE! I emailed them several times and never heard from them again. Don’t buy this book if you don’t have the time, the “secrets” are to hang from a chin bar, stretch, eat right and jump around all day. So if you don’t have time to do that don’t buy it cause you won’t get your money back.

4.0 out of 5 stars it does work, November 11, 2003   By  – “jennifer4orr” (Burnaby BC)
This review is from: Growing Taller Secrets (Paperback)
I bought this book a little more than a year ago. This book may be very thin and cheap looking, but the info is there. I read a lot of skeptical reviews about why the author doesn’t show pictures and stuff. but his program has actually worked for me. I grew about an inch (which isn’t much at all), but that was also because i didn’t follow his program too a “T”. I actually slacked off a lot. It’s actually quite a bit of work – no pain no gain! Exercise programs, diets and stuff. I will continue with his program because i KNOW it works (it did for mw, even if it was just a little). but this time i will follow it completely and i will keep you guys posted. This is a REAL reader and customer, who saw REAL results. Email me at jennifer4orr@hotmail.com
1.0 out of 5 stars Garbage, November 22, 2005     By  – John “J” (Washington, DC) –
This review is from: Growing Taller Secrets (Paperback)

I wouldn’t line my birdcage with this garbage. Some of these glowing reviews (written in the same broken english), claim “I gained 7 inches in 3 months!. Come on. Does anybody real believe that? Please don’t pay all this money for a flimsy 50 page pamphlet. This peice of fluff basically just advises to do a few basic stretches and calisthenics and drink some protein shakes. Oh yeah, and it doesn’t work. You won’t gain 1 inch with this book. Not even a 1/4 inch. It’s trash.

2.0 out of 5 stars this wont make you grow taller, August 28, 2001     By  – yasir al-din (Wakefield, West Yorkshire United Kingdom) –
This review is from: Growing Taller Secrets (Paperback)
Guys, there is no doubt that this book will improve your physical fitness, but i dont think this book will make you grow taller. If you all go to Robert Grand website, you will realise that he says that he has grown 6 inches after trying those exercises that he drew in the book. The question is: where is the evidence of his 6 inch growth. Why doesnt he show any photos of him which proves he grew 6 inches. His so called secrets are not even secrets. If you go to the gym you will realise that most of his drawings in the book are already their. Plz dont buy this book. You are wastin your dreams of growth.
Me: I have the first edition in the Products section and have looked into the book, 1st edition myself first before I did this review. In terms of content, the E-Product is 55 pages. I didn’t even realize that the book came as a E-book but only as a paperback. That sort of destroys the book’s credibility already. The chapters are divided into a nutrition part, improved posture part, correct sleeping habits, and 3 chapters devoted to exercises. There is the preliminary exercises, the regular exercises, and advanced exercises. When I compare this E-Book to the other books I have found on the internet which is supposed to contain “secrets” to make you grow taller, the chapter on nutrition is almost exactly the same as the rest. The basic premise to eat right and eat the right type of food to get the proper amount of nutrition, vitamins, and minerals. You can basically read a very recent post I did which was a copy and paste of a online article which had some good content on nutrition and the specific types of vitamins one needs. The conclusion of this 1st edition is that it contains no new information for the height increase seeker. The exercise section is quite extensive and it will help a person who has been living unhealthily become healthier and fitter. This book can in theory help a person with bad posture gain 1 extra inch from one of its chapters. If I was asked whether it was a scam, I would say it is only partially a scam. It is obvious that whoever wrote the book was not trying to be truly original or creative. There were no “secrets” as advertised by the title. I would NEVER pay that much for a 50 page E-Product. The intent of the creation of the book was probably not to help others get taller, but to make money by selling an average product with information that is already available on the internet. Of the 73 current reviews done by other people on the amazon site, the ratings are equally distributed. If I could give you any advice, it would be to not spend almost $100 to buy such a small book which offers weak value.

2nd Edition Review
For the 2nd edition, I do not have a copy of the book. What I do know about it is that the book is now expanded with more pages. There is 11 customer review and the overall rating is that it gets 4 stars out of 5. I will copy and paste a few of the more detailed and insightful reviews I found from the Amazon Review Page which you can find as well if you click HERE.
5.0 out of 5 stars The most heplful book I’ve read in my life, November 29, 2010    By  – Robert L (LA)
This review is from: Growing Taller Secrets: Journey Into The World Of Human Growth And Development, or How To Grow Taller Naturally And Safely. Second Edition (Perfect Paperback)
I bought this book in March 2010 with little hope that it may possibly help me to add some height. Guys, this is the real thing! I’ve read this book 3 times over, as not everything is easy to remember at once, and still sometimes going back to the book for reference. Not that I’m really enjoying to read books about health, it’s just this book really gave me exactly what I needed – height. Yep, I will be 26 next month, had little hope on gaining anything at my age, but for the last 8 months of working with guidance from the book, I grew over 2.5 inches so far, and think have more to go!
Before getting hooked with this book I researched a lot on the internet, and very familiar with what’s available out there. I can say that generally speaking, a lot of principals shown in this book have some similarities to what I found on some sites. The big difference for me was that all I could find on internet was just general ideas on what may help, some of those ideas are contradictory. This book not only laid down all principals of how I can increase height the most, but in very fine detail it explained how to implement everything. I simply did not have to search for clues anymore, got all the info I needed in one place. Now, it’s like a bible of health for me.
The way the book is written can possibly be better, as several things were not completely clear to me from the first time I read it, but reading it again clarified everything. The book is easy to read (except some sections where you have to concentrate to understand it fully). Hey, it worked for me, that’s what counts. I’m engaged to a girl who is of the same height as me right now, but last year I was much shorter than her. It feels great!
Yes, I’ve read more interesting books (even though lots of interesting things I discovered here too), but this book helped me more than any other book I’ve ever read. Get the book, you won’t regret it.
2.0 out of 5 stars not worth it, November 24, 2010     By  – Annie Mars “Annie Mars” (New York) –  Amazon Verified Purchase
This review is from: Growing Taller Secrets: Journey Into The World Of Human Growth And Development, or How To Grow Taller Naturally And Safely. Second Edition (Perfect Paperback)
from the beginning of the book each chapter keeps saying: don’t skip me, don’t skip me, I am very important. For the author knows that if the reader skips these common-sense type of chapters (for example, talking about water, salt, sunlight), then people will find subsequent chapters to be even less appealing to read (exercise, diet stuff).The author says following his method one can grow 2-5 inches. How can he know that? did he really find someone who followed such suggestion and gathered statistics from these people?drink enough water, has good sun exposure, eat healthy food, sleep enough.
relax and stretch before you go to sleep, do morning and evening exercise, swim and basket ball helps you grow taller. Jumping is good.That is the summary of the book. Anything interesting or you don’t already know?The other secret from the author is that you always talk to yourself saying: I want to grow taller, what I am doing now makes me grow taller. That might be effective, and in any way, can not do any harm. But can it really make any difference?

Don’t buy it. Reading from internet is more helpful than this book.

If you want your baby to grow taller, “how to make your baby to be physically superb” has more practical info.

2.0 out of 5 stars not worth it, January 20, 2011      By – mishari – Amazon Verified Purchase
This review is from: Growing Taller Secrets: Journey Into The World Of Human Growth And Development, or How To Grow Taller Naturally And Safely. Second Edition (Perfect Paperback)

My impression is that the writer was trying to make the book as big as possible ,very thick papers, useless long explanations and subjects and big font.

even that maybe 1 or 2 subjects i liked from the whole book, the explanations were very shallow and almost useless.

I cant understand how reading this book made the reviewers grow a few inches in a few months !

the reviews mislead me, even 10$ is too much for such book

2.0 out of 5 stars Growing Taller Secrets Review, October 22, 2011   By  –  Zero “TDD” (Seatte, WA USA)  –  Amazon Verified Purchase
This review is from: Growing Taller Secrets: Journey Into The World Of Human Growth And Development, or How To Grow Taller Naturally And Safely. Second Edition (Perfect Paperback)

Terrible book. Do not buy it. Full of grammatical errors and unproven methods. The author suggests a diet high in carbohydrates, when in fact, carbohydrates causes your insulin to spike and makes you fat. Then this makes it harder to grow taller. Also, foods high in carbs have many vitamins and minerals inhibitors and thus, your body won’t absorb a lot of those nutrients. You need Calcium and Vitamin D mostly to grow. You need a diet with lots of fat as Vitamins A, D, E, K are fat soluble. Exercises to grow taller are: stretching, jumping, swimming, sprinting, basketball, weightlifting, etc. However, the more you exercise the more you need to eat in order for your body to make repairs and growth. I would NOT recommend this book

 

Me: So this new edition, the 2nd one seems to be far more informative and better reviewed than the previous edition. Since it is newer, there are less reviews on this new edition than the old 1st edition. The positive reviews seem to be personal and genuine and rather detailed. However, this is the part that makes me suspicious. The only bad reviews comes from people who has a Amazon Verified Purchase next to their account. That means that the only people who have actually bought this product at least from Amazon has consistently said the product was not good. That is a little worrying. As for this new edition of Growing Taller Secrets, I would say that there are probably good parts and not so good parts. Many of the reviews do say that there is a section for parents who want their kids to grow taller and that is still useful for the kids who are still growing. Would I call it a scam? I can’t do that because it is possible for some of the exercise inside the book does give a person some extra height if they follow the rules on good sleep nutrition. Most people who are interested in buying the book and who do buy it are probably young teenagers who want to add a few extra inches and they probably can still grow. In terms of effectiveness, the product is probably 2 out of 10. However, It is still very clear again that the writer’s intent is mainly to make money, from the price tag of almost $50 for one book. 

Product Review VI: Peak Height, Height Maximizer Nutritional Supplement

I realize that sometimes I do reviews of product or programs without labeling them as a product or program review.

All I write in the title is “Increase Height And Grow Taller Using <Enter New Height Increase Product Name>”

I wanted to apologize for that bad habit. I will try in the future to make my article and post titles more accurate in description. This time, I wanted to review another nutritional supplement that claims that it can help increase one’s height. The name is Peak Height, Height Maximizer.

Apparently if you click on the original page and then on the picture, it takes you to Amazon where you can order this height increase supplement for $180.00 for a bottle which is supposed to last you for 6 months. From the look of the reviews (5 curently) the product does like it has poor performance. You can find the Amazon page which sells the product HERE to read the reviews for yourself if you wanted to.

On the website where I originally found about this product (Squidoo) HERE, this is what is said about the product.


Peak Height is a Doctor designed nutritional supplement to increase height. It contains optimal amounts of nutrients that have been scientifically proven to increase height. FACTS: Ingredients Vitamin D3 as cholecalciferol, Vitamin B12, Dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate, Pyridoxine, Calcium Carbonate, Zinc, L-arginine, L-ornithine.

Peak Height is the ONLY height enhancer designed by a U.S. Medical Doctor. Does Peak Height Work? Yes, Peak Height is 100% Money Back Guaranteed to work. Our height pill was developed & formulated from hundreds of medical studies to find the perfect mix of ingredients to naturally help your body achieve its maximum genetic potential height. How does Peak Height Work? Peak Height works by supplying your nutrient hungry bones with the fuel they need to unleash their potential.

A recent study from the American Academy of Pediatrics showed 70% of U.S. adolescents are lacking nutrients essential to bone growth. Peak Height pills contain clinically proven optimal amounts of these nutrients to maximize height. To help explain how Peak Height works I’ll use an analogy. If you have a plant, and you water it and give it sunlight, it will grow. However, if you have that same plant and you water it, give it sunlight but also give it plant food, it will grow more because it has more of what it needs in order to grow!

Peak Height works the same way with your bones, it gives them everything they need in order to maximize their growth in the limited time that people are able to grow. Is Peak Height Safe? Yes, Peak Height was formulated by a United States Medical Doctor after years of research. All ingredients have been shown both safe and effective in clinical studies. Our height pill is manufactured in the United States to the highest specifications. Does Peak Height have any side effects? No, absolutely 100% free of side effects.

Me: Okay, I am going to make this really short and clear. The product will not work for anyone who has already passed puberty and has their growth plates fused. It is a nutritional supplement and no “all natural, multi-vitamin, nutritional dietary supplement” is going to reverse the process of epiphyseal plates, at least that I know. Looking at the ingredients, they are important vitamins and minerals that were probably essential towards making sure your body reaches it’s maximum growth potential but once your bones seal, those minerals and vitamins can only now help keep the bones thick and dense and strong, not longer. Maybe if you were taking the pills for bone strength and density it could possibly be effective, but definitely not for longitudal growth of the long bones, which is what actually makes up most of one;s height. It is a a product that doesn’t work ,and if one defines a height product that doesn’t work as a scam, then you can called it a scam. I just claim that it won’t work for what it was advertised for. 

Increasing Your Wingspan And Arm Length Using Distraction Osteogenesis, Part II

I had mentioned in a past post about the issue of trying to increase one’s wingspan and arm length to have a body that looks proportional when one is looking at increasing one’s height through lengthening the legs.

What is important to note is that most people who get the surgery do it for medical reasons who might suffer from some disorder that causes their arms to be bent or shortened. Common disorders like Bow Arms and Rickets. One of the most common questions posted was what type of doctor would be willing to do this type of surgery. The general consensus is that any surgeon that is willing to already do limb lengthening surgery for cosmetic reasons for people of short stature on their legs will be also willing to perform it on their arms. For a case study of what happens throughout the procedure, click HERE

From the Make Me Taller website , located from this post about distraction osteogenesis for the arms located HERE we get a few of our major questions about the specific surgery answered. I wanted to thank the Admin and Poster MMTA for his hard work.

Arm Lengthening FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) from MMT

This thread is designed to allow you learn more about Arm Lengthening – May 07, 2009, 8:09:12 PM1. How does Arm Lengthening work?

It involves one or more of the bones in your arm broken, and then the two separate parts of that bone being slowly pulled apart (distracted).Normally this involves small adjustments done several times a day.Bone regenerates in this situation, and new bone cells will be produced and will fill the space in the break. The new bone will not be fully hardened (consolidated) for over a year, but should be strong enough to support usage within a few months of surgery.There are a number of different techniques, some involving only internal procedures, others using external and sometimes a combination of the two.The principle was discovered by Professor Ilizarov of Russia, and the standard external device for lengthening or leg correction is called the Ilizarov frame.There are many alternatives, but nearly all are based on the principles discovered by Professor Ilizarov (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ilizarov).2. Does it hurt?

Yes! There is certainly some pain involved in arm lengthening (LL), but it most cases the pain is manageable using painkillers and therapies.Some people may find the pain unbearable and be unable to continue with the treatment, others will experience very little pain and discomfort.
3. How long does it take?

For an increase of 2.5cm (25mm) a normal, healthy adult should expect the whole process to take about 2 – 3 months from operation, to being able to use their arms unaided again.Some people will take longer. For those who are particularly fit, healthy and have a high pain tolerance, it may be possible to do it more quickly.Whilst the bone can regenerate at a rate of 1mm per day, muscles, blood vessels, nerves and tendons grow more slowly, and so a lengthening rate of 0.666mm per day is recommended as the maximum for a normal, healthy adult. A strong person with an above-average level of fitness may be able to achieve a rate of 0.833mm per day.Some doctors allow 1.00mm per day lengthening, but at this pace of lengthening, muscle and tendon problems are common, especially with the joints.4. Is it dangerous?

All unnecessary cosmetic surgery carries an element of danger and doctors should ensure that their patients fully understand all of the risks and potential complications before they accept them for surgery.Whilst there are very few reports of serious injury or limb loss, it is a possibility with this type of surgery.Issues of complications and possible disabilities are the same as with leg lengthening, and so people should refer to the main MMT FAQs at:http://www.makemetaller.org/index.php/topic,94.0.html5. Why do it?

Whereas Leg Lengthening has the obvious tangible benefit of making the patient taller, cosmetic Arm Lengthening has no medically or scientifically-proven benefits:a. Longer arms are not acknowledged as improving one’s appearance;
b. Longer arms do not provide any obvious practical improvement.However, some people who are considering Leg Lengthening for purely cosmetic reasons become concerned about their proportions, and therefore think about having their arms lengthened too.

For people who want to get more information, there is a rather simple guide probably intended for children available HERE. On the site, there was a story about a 9 year old girl who went through with the surgery to correct for a shorter than average arm and her story was reported on ABC for Good Morning America located HERE

What is interesting to note is that even on the boards, most of the members considered this surgery for cosmetic reason was not worth it as expressed in these quotes

“”Let me be the second to say that any of you considering cosmetic arm lengthening need to be institutionalized.  My legs hurt like sh*t right now.  The thought of lengthening my arms… the discomfort, the aching, the stretching, the AGONY… is literally making me sick.

I think it’s really only those of you who have not done leg lengthening that entertain the idea of arm lengthening.  For those of us who have lengthened or are in the process of lengthening our legs, I say on our behalf, “Now that is f*cking crazy.” – “”

One forum profile found from a book that showed that when it came to limb lengthening one of the big limb long bones, the humerus was supposed to be the easiest and safest of the bones to be worked on. There apparently is something called a mitkovic device that is often used on arm lengthening.

The maximum believed extension allowed by this type of surgery is 7 cm extension for each bone segment, but one patient was said to have increased their arm length by 3.5 inches.

These are the prices discovered by the forum profile for the Ladisten Clinic representative

Some information about arm lengthening provided in Ladisten Clinic.

Humerus (upper arm) lengthening surgery = 17000 Euro.
Treatment time = about 6 months.
Time in clinic, required = about 2 months
Length = +5 cm

Forearm (lower part of the arm) lengthening surgery = 17000 Euro.
Treatment time = about 6 months.
Time in clinic, required = about 2,5 months
Length = + 4 or 5 cm

Staying in hospital = 120 Euro/day for dedicated room. Includes meals, high speed Internet, Satellite TV, all meds associated with main treatment, dedicated nurses 24/7, English-speaking management and physiotherapy.

Height Increase And Growing Taller Guide, A Complete E-Book Replacement

As always I was looking through the internet space for more information and I came across a very impressive height increase and growing taller guide which I felt was content rich and full of good information. I wanted to state very clearly right now that I did NOT write this article but I wanted to post it here for the potential reader. The real writer is Franklin Manuel. I wanted to give all the credit to him and his hard work in producing a very extensive and detailed guide for the H.I.S.

The guide is actually very detailed and specific on the nutrition part and the exercises part. Some of the ideas on the exercise routines are fresh and can indeed increase one’s height by 1 inch (but probably not much more) if one was fully dedicated and practiced for a good 6 months at least, mostly through the stretching ideas.

You can find the original written article on the Be Grow Taller blog at begrowtaller.blogspot.com/ or by clicking on the link HERE. The thing to note is that the title of the article seems to be “How to Grow Taller With Gloxi Height Enhancer” by the entire post has absolutely nothing to do with the Gloxi Height Enhancer which I had done an analysis and review on a previous post which can be found HERE.

If one really wanted a nearly complete guide to increase height, they can just use the ideas only in this article and they would have everything that could be found in most E-Books that are sold on the internet that promise the buyer inches in extra height. Please remember that most of the methods and ideas even in the guide will not be effective. Even if you did not gain any height increase, you still managed to learn to live a healthy lifestyle through regular exercise and eating right and getting the right amount of nutrition.

So the article is posted below. Some of the steps are missing the numbering and order.


GROWING TALLER GUIDE

Did you know that at any age, you can still gain about 2 to 4 inches depending on your health and your commitment to the techniques that will give you the power to add extra inches to your stature? The first key that you need to know is that there are parts of the body which can be stretched and will add up to our height in a natural way. These areas which need maximum stretch to grow taller include your spinal discs and lower back.

The spine or the spinal column plays a significant role in person whilegrowing taller. This means that you owe about 35% of your height to your spine composed of a connection of small bones present to any vertebrate. Your spinal column is made of these small bones that can move freely but connected to each other with tissues and ligaments. There are about 33 of these bones in total. Our spines are crucial parts of our body but they are protected by cushion-like pads which absorbs shock that the spines receive from time to time. These pads are referred to as in-vertebra discs.

Now, the discs have become the focus for growing taller since they can expand further even after the rapid growth period. This is the part of the spinal column which expands in the normal human growth during puberty. By continually working out these discs, growing taller can be achieved naturally at whatever age you are now. In fact, total neglect of work and exercises that can stretch these discs will lead to shrinking of it resulting to spine problems and even a shorter stature as you go older.

Stretching the spinal discs for growing taller will make the spinal bones even stronger and more flexible. Through stretching, the blood flow increases around and inside the discs which will result to its expansion and increased flexibility. With improved flexibility and elasticity, the height of a person will dramatically increase.

Hormones may become lacking after puberty but stretching can still give you a big chance in growing taller. With the right food, posture improvement, and stretching exercises, you will be able to achieve additional growth in height. The resources and guides are just within your reach. All you have to do is to follow each step and make sure that you are doing it with commitment. A healthy lifestyle will also help you attain your goals faster wherein you should cut unhealthy habits such as smoking, drinking, and laziness.

Include all of the following substances in your meals. They’re essential for helping your body grow to its maximum natural potential.

Vitamins– vitamins are organic substances necessary for life and essential for growth. To receive the proper vitamin intake, a well-balanced diet is recommended. However, supplements may be taken where needed but not as a substitute for food. Supplements should be taken after each square meal, or once after the largest meal for proper absorption.

Vitamin A (retinol, carotene) – it promotes growth and straids in keeping skin, hair, teeth and gums healthy, and helps build resistance to infections. Carrots, liver, egg yolk, milk, green and yellow vegetables, margarine, and yellow fruits are the best sources of vitamin A. The recommended supplement is 10,001 to 25,000 IU. However, if your diet includes ample amounts of spinach, liver, sweet potatoes, or cantaloupe, it is not likely you’ll need a supplement.

Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) – it promotes growth, aids in prevention of beriberi and nervous disorders, aids digestion and helps heart and nervous system function properly. The bet sources for it are pork, rice, whole wheat, dried yeast, peanuts, soybeans, peas and green vegetables. Supplements of 100 to 300 mg are most common. More effective when used in B complex formulas.

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) – it promotes growth, aids in reproduction, promotes healthy skin, hair and nails, and helps maintain good eyesight. You can find it in milk, liver, eggs, fish, kidney, yeast, leafy green vegetables. The recommended supplement is 100 to 300 mg per day.

Vitamin B6 (Pyridadne, Pyridixinal) – it reduces night muscle spasms, leg cramps, hand numbness and certain forms of neuritis, properly assimilates protein and fat, and works as a natural diuretic. It can be found in liver, brewers yeast, cabbage, black strap molasses, cantaloupe, beef and kidney. For best results, take supplements in equal amounts with vitamins B1 and B2. If taking a B complex formula, be sure it contains enough B6 to be effective.

Vitamin B12 (Cobalarnin) – it promotes growth, increases your energy level, forms and generates red blood cells, and helps balance and concentration. You can find it in cheese, liver, kidney, pork and beef. The recommended supplement dosage varies from 5 to 100 mcg., depending on deficiency.

Note: Common deficiencies are noted in vegetarians and high protein consumers. Vitamin B complex formula should include all the B complex vitamins so far discussed plus other important vitamins vital to the growth process. Be sure to read labels and check with your pharmacist to make sure your formula includes the proper amounts of each vitamin best suited to your needs.

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid, Cevitamin Acid) – it aids in healthy bones and teeth, prevents scurvy, helps treat and prevent common colds, enables protein cells to hold together, and aids blood vessel circulation. Plays a primary role in the growth and repair of body tissue cells. It can be found in citrus fruits, tomatoes, berries, cauliflower, raw cabbage and potatoes. The recommended dosage of supplement varies from 1,000 to 10,000 mg. per day.

Vitamin D (Calciferal, Viosterol, Ergosterol) – it is essential for strong bones and teeth, prevents rickets, which deteriorates bones and could cause bowed legs, knock knees and poor posture, aids treatment of conjunctivitis, and aids vitamin A. The best sources for it are milk products, fish liver oil, fish meats and sunlight. A good dosage of supplement is 400 to 1000 IU per day.

Vitamin E (Tocopherol) – it supplies oxygen to the body for more endurance, and helps prevent and destroy blood clots. It can be found in wheat germ, eggs, leafy greens, soy beans, spinach, whole wheat, and broccoli. A supplement of 200 to 1,000 IU per day is recommended. Due to chlorinated drinking water, in a large percentage of the population, vitamin E may be in great demand.

Vitamin F (Unsaturated Fatty Acids Linoleic and Arachidonic) – it aids in growth, helps prevent heart disease and cholesterol deposits in arteries. Vegetable oils, walnuts, pecans, and almonds, soybeans, linseed and sunflower oils are the best sources of vitamin F. A supplement of 100 to 150 mg is recommended. For best absorption take with vitamin E. If you consume excessive amounts of carbohydrates, you will probably need more vitamin F.

Vitamin K (Menadione) – it aids in proper blood clotting and helps prevent internal bleeding and hemorrhaging. It can be found in egg yolk, yogurt, fish liver oils, soybean, green vegetables and kelp. A supplement of approximately 300 mcg. is adequate. Due to an abundance of natural vitamin K, supplementation is not usually necessary. See a doctor before taking a supplement.

Note: Proper amounts of vitamins will differ depending on individual characteristics and diet. Certain dosages may not be suitable for all individuals and could be detrimental to your health. Please seek advice of a physician when supplementing with vitamins. All vitamins in this chapter will not be needed however,they are noted because of their ability to work well in a totally balanced diet.

Minerals– minerals are inorganic substance found naturally in the earth. They make up a large part of our bones and teeth and help regulating other body functions. Here are some of the minerals to which you should pay special attention.

Calcium – it aids for strengthening soft bones and teeth, and helps maintain regular heartbeat. Milk and dairy products, sardines, soybeans, dried beans, and green vegetables contain large amounts of calcium. A supplement of 600 to 1500 mg per day is recommended.

Chromium – it aids in growth process, and helps prevent and lower high blood pressure. The best sources for it are meat, brewer’s yeast, clams, chicken, shellfish. A supplement of 90 mcg. per day is average for adults.

Chlorine – it helps keep your body limber, and aids digestion by cleansing system. It can be found in table salt, kelp, and olives. A recommended supplement dosage has not been determined. However, an average daily salt intake should be more than sufficient.

Fluoride – it strengthens bones and reduces tooth decay. It is found in fluoridated drinking water, seafoods and gelatin. A necessary amount of supplement has yet to be determined, but most people get sufficient amounts from fluoridated drinking water. Available by prescription in areas without fluoridated drinking water. Additional fluoride should not be taken unless advised by a physician.

Iodide – it promotes growth, provides energy and burns excess fat. The best sources for iodide are kelp, salt, all seafood, onions, and vegetables grown in iodine-rich soil. A good amount of supplement is 80 to 150 mcg. per day for adults. Iodine aids in the proper functioning of the thyroid gland which fosters and regulates growth. Check your salt to see if it is iodized along with your vitamins or multi?mineral preparations. Too much iodine can cause a harmful effect. For additional supplements of iodine not discussed, a physician’s advice is recommended.

Iron – it aids growth, prevents fatigue, helps form hemoglobin in blood, and aids for good skin tone. You can find it in liver, beef kidney, egg yolk, oysters, cereals, raw clams, and red meat. A supplement of 10 to 18 mg per day is sufficient. Check your iron supplement to see if it contains “Ferrous Sulfate” an inorganic iron which can destroy vitamin E in your system. Try to avoid this preparation. For women, whose bodies use much more iron than men’s, a supplement is most likely needed.

Magnesium – it aids the cardiovascular system, aids nerve and muscle functions, and is needed for calcium and vitamin C metabolism. It is found in figs, apples, grapefruits, lemons, seeds, nuts, yellow corn and dark green vegetables. A necessary amount of supplement is 300 to 400 mg. daily. If you live in area with hard drinking water, or consume large amounts of nuts, seeds and green vegetables, you’re probably getting sufficient amounts of magnesium.

Phosphorus – it aids growth and provides energy. The best sources for it are fish, poultry, eggs, meats, nuts, seeds and whole grains. As for supplements, RDA is 800 to 1200 mg per day for adults. Most diets already include adequate amounts of phosphorus or “phosphates” in them, so check before taking a supplement.

Other important minerals are:

Potassium – Sources include: citrus fruits, watercress, bananas, potatoes and green vegetables.

Sodium – Sources include: salt, shellfish, carrots, beets, bacon and kidney.

Sulfur – Sources include: lean beef, fish eggs, cabbage and dried beans.

Zinc – Sources include: steak, eggs, lamb chops, brewer’s yeast and pumpkin seeds.

Proteins– everyone’s protein requirements are different, depending upon your size, age and physical condition. A large, young person will require more protein than a small, older person. Proteins have different functions, and work in different areas of the body. There are basically two types of protein: complete and incomplete protein.

Complete Protein: provides the proper balance of eight necessary amino acids that build tissues, and are found in foods of animal organ such as meats, poultry, seafoods, eggs, milk and cheese.

Incomplete Protein: lacks certain essential amino acids and is not used efficiently when eaten alone. However, when it is combined with small amounts of animal?source proteins, it becomes complete. It is found in seeds, nuts, peas, grains and beans. Mixing complete and incomplete proteins can give you better nutritional value than either one alone.

Water – water is the basic solvent for all the products of digestion. It is essential for removing waste from our bodies and 6 to 8 glasses daily is considered healthy.

2. Eat a steady amount of food. That’s why dieting is not recommended as long as you’re still growing. Not eating a good quantity of food will deprive your body of the substances detailed above, therefore stunting your growth. If you want to lose weight, decrease the amount of fats, sugar and carbohydrates from your alimentation, but eat the rest of foods in good, moderate amounts. Also try losing weight through sports. After all, you can still lose weight later, but you must make the most out of your adolescence if you want to grow taller.

3. Schedule your meals. 4-5 hours is the time needed for insulin to disappear from your bloodstream so that growth hormone can work on building your tissue. This is the period of time that you should wait between meals. Proteins, which are absorbed slowly, should keep you from becoming hungry. Your last meal should be 3-4 hours before you go to sleep. Small amounts of protein shake are allowed right before your bedtime.

Exercising

1. Tickle Massage.         (Me: This method or idea is something I don’t believe would actually work. It just seems strange.)

This works best if somebody else does it for you: Massage your knee for 5-10 minutes. This should be very ticklish to some others. Massaging your knees with your hands allows your knees to release growth chemicals that helps you grow your bones.

1. Stretch. Stretching is the most effective form of exercising when it comes to height increase. Doing intense stretching exercises can add a few extra inches to your height, even short after your growth has stopped. For best results, you should do these exercises two times a day, after you wake up and before you go to bed. Start with easy exercises, then gradually move on to more difficult ones. Here is a list of stretching exercises, divided in three categories, from the easiest to the most difficult:

Preliminary exercises – These exercises will play the role of a warm-up, in order to prepare the body for the more difficult ones. These preliminary exercises require very little effort and should not result in tiredness or fatigue. You will also notice that the side benefits include good posture development, straightening of the spine, and stretching the body. All of these will contribute to height increase. It is recommended that you continue these exercises during the complete time you are performing the other exercises in the following chapters. Perform all of the exercises twice a day, for 7 days, before you start the regular exercises. You should be able to complete all of the preliminary exercises within 15 minutes.

Before getting out of bed each morning (and before going to sleep each evening), stretch your arms and legs to their limit. Point your toes towards the foot of the bed, point your outstretched arms towards the head of the bed, and stretch your body to its limits. Twist and turn your body in every possible direction, stretching every joint and muscle in your body simultaneously.

Still in bed, lying flat on your back, place your hands on your hips and lift your legs and lower torso into the air so that your weight is resting on your elbows and upper back. In this position, with your feet straight up, rotate your legs in the same manner as if you were riding a bicycle. Continue the pedaling motion for 60 seconds.

In the sitting position, while still in bed, allow your head to droop forward with your chin as close to your chest as possible. Rotate your head to the left, then backward, to the right, and then forward. Repeat this circular rotation of the head several times, and then rotate the head in the opposite direction several times. Extend the head as far to the left and right, and as close to the chest and back as possible. Loosen up those neck joints!

In the standing position, arms stretched out horizontally away from the body, rotate the arms in a circle approximately 2 feet in diameter. Keep the arms extended to the side, and do not bend the elbows. Rotate the arms from the shoulder joints. After several rotations, rotate the arms in the opposite direction several more times. Extend the arms as far backwards as possible during each rotation.

Stand away from all walls or other objects with your feet about 18 inches apart. Allow your head to fall loosely backwards as far as it will go without straining your neck. Raise both arms sideways, away from the body, and stretch them outward as far as they will go. Hold them there, level with your shoulders. Start the exercise by swinging your torso all the way to the left, and then all the way to the right. Keep your arms stiff and straight. Keep performing this swinging movement, to the left, to the right, then left, then right, left, right. Do it naturally and smoothly. During the motion, extend your arms as far outward as you can, and twist the body as far as you can in each direction. Repeat this exercise for 60 seconds, and then clasp your hands behind your neck, and perform the same swinging movements, left, and right, for another 60 seconds.

In the standing position, facing a wall, with your stomach and toes touching the wall, raise your left hand and reach as high up on the wall as you possibly can. Do not lift your heels. Let your fingers touch the wall as high as possible, and try to move your fingers up the wall a little further. When you have reached as far as possible, hold that position for several seconds, and slowly lower your arm to your side. Repeat the same procedure with each hand, a total of 3 times. Turn your left side to the wall, and perform the exercise with your left hand, 3 times. Turn your right side to the wall, and perform the exercise with your right hand, 3 times. Turn your back to the wall, clasp your hands together, behind your head, and raise both hands as high up on the wall as possible, without unclasping your hands, and without lifting your heels. Perform this 3 times.

Regular exercises – These exercises are designed to not only help in the continued straightening of the spine but, also in stretching the body and strength of the muscles involved. This is how you’re going to accomplish your ultimate goal of more height. You will continue to perform the preliminary exercises every day in addition to the regular exercises. To avoid over exerting yourself, we advise doing only 5 out of the 15 regular exercises each day and rotating them each day. For example you would perform the first 5 on the first day, the second 5 on the second day, and the last 5 on the third day. Repeat this cycle 6 more times, for a total period of 21 days doing both preliminary and regular Exercises.

Stand erect behind a chair, feet together with hands gripping the back of the chair. Your feet should be about 12 inches away from the chair. Lift your left leg back and up as far as possible, maintaining your grip on the chair for support. Bring your leg down, and repeat the same procedure with your right leg. Perform the leg lifts slowly and stretch them out as far as possible. Repeat the leg lifts 10 times for each leg.

Lie flat on your back on a firm surface. Lift your left leg up, bending it at the knee, and touch your chin to your knee. Grasp your leg with both hands below the knee, and pull your knee to your neck. You may lift your head off the floor, towards your knee, but do not lift; your shoulders off the floor. When your knee touches your neck, hold that position for a few seconds, and then return to the original starting position. Perform the exercise with the other knee. Alternating legs, repeat the exercise 10 times with each leg. When bringing knee into chest remember to inhale so lungs are filled with oxygen. Holding that position, then exhale while returning to starting position.

Stand erect, knees and heels together with arms relaxed at your sides. Raise your arms outward and up until they meet at the highest point over your head with the knuckles of each hand facing and touching each other. As you raise your arms, lift your heels so that all your weight is on your toes. Stretch your arms and body up as far as you can. As the arms are raised, inhale and fill your lungs to full capacity. Lower your arms in the same course as you raised them, exhale slowly, and lower your heels until they touch the ground. Repeat this exercise for 1 minute the first time, 2 minutes the second time, and 3 minutes every time thereafter.

Lie down on your stomach with your hands behind your back, clasp your hands together and interlock your fingers. Arch your body so that your head, shoulders and legs are raised off the ground and maintain this position. Rock your body forward and then backward several times, and then relax. Repeat this exercise 5 times. While still on your stomach, stretch both arms out in front of you and rest them on the floor. Commence raising and stretching your legs upwards, alternating legs, without bending your knees. Do this 5 times with each leg. As in all exercises, if at any time you become very tired, stop and rest before continuing.

Stand erect with your arms high over your head and your thumbs interlocked. Stretch your body upwards vigorously without lifting your heels, and then bend far to the right. Return to the position with your arms over your head and bend far to the left. Repeat this movement to the right and to the left alternately for 10 times. Rest 1 minute, and repeat it another 10 times. Do it slowly, but keep stretching your arms and torso all during the exercise.

Lie flat on your back with your hands below your buttocks. Raise both legs off the ground, straight up. Bend your knees and lower your toes so that they touch the floor. Lift your hips off the floor, supporting your body with your hands on the floor. Arch your body so that your weight lies only on your shoulders and your toes. Lower your hips so they rest on your hands, lift your toes, straighten your legs, and lower them to the floor so that you are in the starting position. Repeat this procedure 10 times, each time trying to arch your body as much as possible when you touch the floor with your toes.

Seated in a large arm chair, stretch your feet straight out and stiffen your body so that the only points of contact between your body and the chair are at the top of the chair and at the front of the seat. Your buttocks should be resting on the front of the seat. Lean slightly forward, and at the same time bring your knees up to your chest. Use your arms to help bring your knees closer to your chest by wrapping your arms around your bent legs and pulling them towards you. Breathe normally during this exercise. Release your legs and return to the original position. Repeat this exercise 5 times.

In the standing position, feet about 18 inches apart, place your palms on the back of your thighs. Without bending your knees, slide both hands down the sides of your legs as far as you can reach. You will have to bend forward to perform this exercise, but be sure to maintain contact between your palms and your legs. The further you reach down, the more excessive the strain on the back of your knees. Do not bend them. Vary this exercise by placing your hands on your buttocks and moving them down the back of your legs, bending your body backwards to enable you to perform this movement. Perform each of these exercises, slowly, 5 times.

Stand erect with your back to the wall, feet flat on the floor. Your feet should be about 24 inches away from the wall on the first time you perform this exercise. On following days, you will increase your distance from the wall 3 additional inches each time. Stretch the arms forward, upward, and then backwards over your head until your fingers touch the wall behind you. Do not allow your body to touch the wall. If you find it very easy to touch the wall, move a few more inches away from the wall. You should have to stretch your body to enable you to touch the wall. After your fingers achieve contact with the wall, return to the original positions by bringing the arms back over the head and then down. Repeat this exercise 7 times. Keep a careful record of the distance from the wall the last time you performed this exercise so you can increase this distance by three inches each different day you perform it.

In the standing position, place your left leg far out in front of your right leg, and distribute your weight evenly on both legs. Without lifting your right leg, shift your weight forward to your left leg, bending the left knee and placing your left hand on your left knee to maintain your balance. Lean forward as far as you can, placing most, of your weight on your left foot. You may lift your right heel, but do not allow your right toes to lift off the floor. Stretch your body forward as far as possible, hold this position for 3 seconds, and return to the starting position. Switch positions of your legs, and perform the exercise by shifting your weight forward to your right leg, and maintain balance with your right hand. Perform the exercise 5 times in each position.

In the standing position, feet slightly apart, hands on hips, body straight and erect, head up. Slowly bend the knees while keeping the rest of your body straight and erect, and come to a squatting position with the knees straight ahead (not spread apart). As you slowly bend your knees, extend your arms straight ahead, stretching the arms and fingers to their fullest extent. Hold this position for a few seconds before slowly returning to the original position. Repeat this exercise 10 times.

Sit on the floor with your legs extended straight out in front. Place your feet under an article of furniture (chair, table, or sofa) to keep them from moving during the exercise. Interlock your fingers behind your neck, and start the exercise. Slowly revolve your trunk in a large circle, bringing your upper torso forward, to the right, backward and to the left, as far as possible. Rotate your body in as wide a circle as possible, and then reverse directions. Repeat this exercise for 30 seconds, rest 15 seconds, repeat 30 seconds, rest 15 seconds, etc., for a period of six 30 second units.

In the standing position, with your legs spread widely apart, raise both hands straight overhead and overlap your hands. Bend over forward and touch the floor between your legs, then return to the original position. Perform this exercise 10 times. You will notice that the wider your legs are spread apart, the easier it will be to touch the floor. As you progress in this and the other exercises, you should bring your feet closer together so that it will be more difficult to touch the floor with your fingers. If you can touch the floor with your feet close together, you should then strive to touch the floor with your palms.

In the prone position, lying flat on your back with your arms by your side, raise your arms and bring them straight back over your head until they are stretched out on the floor, pointing away from your head. Resting all of your weight on your outstretched arms, your shoulders, and on your heels, slowly raises the back, hips, torso, and upper legs off the floor. Stretch your body up as high as you can. Hold that position for a few seconds, and return to the original position. Perform this exercise 5 times.

In the standing position, feet spread slightly apart, hands behind the neck with your fingers interlocked. Bend the body forward from the waist, without bending the knees, and try to bring your head down between your legs. Of course, it will be impossible to bring your head all the way down, but stretch your body as far as possible without straining yourself. Do not remove your hands from behind your head. Use your hands to help push your head down further. When you have reached as far down as possible, return to the starting position. You will perform this exercise with more ease after one or two weeks. Perform this exercise 5 times.

Advanced exercises

2. Swim.

3. Raise your seat while cycling.

4. Play sports like basketball or volleyball, which involve jumping a lot.

5. Hang off a bar while wearing ankle weights.

6. Sprint.

7. Jump rope.

Front Snap Kick – the first kick is the basic front snap kick. It’s very simple. Keep both feet facing forward in a comfortable position, with a slight bend to the knees for balance. Raise your knee until the thigh is parallel to the floor. While doing this, the ankle should be flexed downwards and your toe should be pointed towards the floor. Next, quickly snap your foot outward with your toe pointing outward. Once that is done, quickly return your toe to its previous downward pointing position and lower the foot onto the ground. That is one repetition. The kick will be quick. It doesn’t matter how high off the ground you kick – our focus here is simply on executing the quick snapping motion of the lower leg. Each kick will last approximately less than 1 second. Perform 20 kicks per leg then switch to the other leg and repeat. That is 1 set. Rest for 1 minute between sets then repeat the process again for a total of 3 sets.

Straight Leg Kick – the second kick is a straight leg kick. The best way to explain this is to pretend that you are punting a ball. Keep both feet facing forward in a comfortable position, with a slight bend to the knees for balance. Unlike the snap kick, you will NOT bend your knees while performing this kick. Keeping your leg straight, raise your leg quickly as if you were punting an imaginary ball. Raise your leg as high as possible with your toe pointing outward and upward. I find it helpful to imagine that there is a target in front of me at about eye level that I am trying to kick with my foot. Quickly lower your leg to starting position and place your foot on the floor. That is one repetition. Once again, the kick will be quick. Your goal is to keep your leg perfectly straight and kick as high as possible. Each kick will last approximately 1.5 seconds. Perform 10 kicks per leg then switch to the other leg and repeat. Rest for 1 minute between sets then repeat the pr ocess again for a total of 3 sets.

Perform kicks. Repeated kicking helps lengthen the shin and thigh bone. Ever noticed how kick-boxers have longer than average legs? It’s the same principle as far as baseball pitchers too. Pitchers usually have a pitching arm that is 1-2 inches (2-5 cm) longer than their other arm. Same principle. Repetitive stress forces the bones to lengthen due to the stress. There are only 2 kicks you will have to do in this program. Perform 3 sets of both kicks each day. Shoes are optional.

Sleeping

1. Sleep 8 to 10 hours a day. Most of your growing takes place while sleeping, because that’s when most HGH is released. Not getting enough hours of sleep will stunt your growth.

2. Keep your body as straight as possible while sleeping. your spine must be as straight as possible. Lie on your back with your arms and legs stretched toward the foot of the bed. Do not exert any effort or pressure to stretch your limbs. Allow your body to be completely relaxed. You may let your head turn to the right or left and bend your arms if it is more comfortable to you. The important thing is to keep your body (torso and legs) as straight as possible. This position may prove to be uncomfortable for the first few nights, but your body will soon become accustomed to this manner of sleeping and before long you will discover not only extra inches but, also a. more comfortable sleep.

Kick the ‘pillow habit’. This is a very common mistake made by most of us because we are led to believe that a pillow allows for a more comfortable night’s sleep so, through habit, we become attached and generally accept this as the most comfortable way to sleep. However, nothing could be further from the truth. The use of a pillow is an incorrect form of sleeping and should be avoided. While lying on your back with your head resting on a pillow, your neck is bent forward in a very unnatural position. In this position, your head is being pushed forward and your back is arched, also a very unnatural position. If you suffer from frequent neck or back pains, in the majority of cases you can probably blame it on your pillow or mattress.

3. Make sure your mattress is firm and capable of giving your body full support. This is to aid in keeping your spine as straight as possible while sleeping. A soft or sagging mattress will tend to bend the spine and curve the torso in a sinking effect, which must be avoided. A good mattress will support the whole body, which will keep it in a straight posture setting – a must for obtaining greater height.

Posture

1. Correct your posture. Many people rob themselves of extra height because they fail to realize that a good posture is essential for maximum height increase. Correct posture involves more than just standing straight and erect. You must train each part of your body to maintain its proper position. You must learn how to hold your head, your pelvis, your legs, sit correctly, walk correctly, plus numerous other do’s and don’ts to assure you of achieving every possible inch of height.

Tips

You’re taller in the morning than in the evening by up to a full inch. This is due to decompression of spine discs, after you lay in horizontal position for many hours (like when you sleep). After standing up for a few hours, you will lose that height. So, when measuring yourself, it’s recommended to count your evening height as your ‘official’ height, because measuring in the morning can be deceiving. Also, try to measure yourself at the same time of the day.

Also recommended as preliminary exercises are physical recreation activities such as walking, jogging, tennis, swimming, bicycling, handball, baseball, soccer and any type of activity involving muscle exertion. Your body is a machine, and if you do not use it regularly, the working parts will become “rusty” and inoperable. To look your best, to feel your best, and to be able to do your best, you must exercise regularly. That is man’s nature, and modern technology can’t change it.

Warnings

There are no magic formulas or secret compounds that will help you grow. Don’t buy eBooks which will offer no more information that you cant read here for free.

Your growth is determined largely by genetic factors. If your parents are both small, there isn’t much chance of being tall (unless you have another relative who is tall). However, the advice in this article will still help you reach your full height.

Growth determines how you can manage the balance of proteins, nutrients, exercise, etc. in your body.