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Concern About Height Growth
Geriatrics & Rejuvenation
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Concern About Height Growth - #50347

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I am facing a lack of height problem My height is not growing properly I want to increase my height about 3-4 inches more it is affecting my confidence levels and also my personality I feel nervous and problematic around heighted people Please help me

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Your age ? If below 18-20 , u can join swimming classes, or can do strengthening excercise, if u concern about medicine then plz firstly confirm your age and weight

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After growth plates close (usually 16–18 boys, 14–16 girls), no medicine, exercise, yoga, Ayurveda, supplement or device can increase actual height. Height is 60–80% genetics + nutrition/hormones during puberty only. ✓If <16–17 (boys) or <14–15 (girls) , still some growth possible ✓If >18 then accept current height and build confidence/personality ✓If growth plates still open (maximize remaining growth) Sleep 9–10 hours deep every night (growth hormone release) High protein + calcium + vitamin D: eggs/milk/paneer/dal/sunlight 15–20 min daily Hanging, swimming, basketball, skipping 30 min/day ✓Mild Ayurvedic support: Ashwagandha 5 gm night + Shatavari 5 gm night with milk ✓What never works: Height pills, oils, powders, insoles, stretching machines, growth surgery ads ✓What really changes everything Perfect posture (adds 1–2 inches visually) Build muscle/shoulders (gym 3–4×/week) Fitted clothes, vertical stripes, good haircut Confidence: eye contact, calm voice, smiling = people notice presence, not inches Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

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Here is a complete schedule for you to help you. Breakfast 8-9.30 am Upma, Poha, Idli, Dosa, Moong Dal Chilla, Vegetable Paratha (Potato paratha once in a while) with a cup of buffalo milk Mid Snack 11-11.30 am 1 fruit which ever you like Lunch 12.30-1.30pm A bowl of Dal A bowl of vegetable Roti Rice 2 tsp of ghee Hi Tea 4 -4.30pm 1 cup of milk with any breakfast item you like. You can have a fruit as well but than avoid milk. Dinner 7.30-8.30 pm 1 bowl of dal 1 bowl of vegetable Roti Rice 2 tsp of ghee ❌Things to Avoid❌ Processed food Oily food Ready to eat food Maida Desserts ✔️Must do✔️ Exercise is must Twice a week swimming or running Weight training if possible Surya namaskar daily atleast 10. Start from whatever is possible 💊Medication💊 Tab. Liv 52 DS 1 tab twice a day before food Tab. Asthiposhak Vati 2 tabs twice a day before food. Tab. Praval Panchamrit 2 tabs twice a day before food. Tab. Panchatiktak Guggul 2 tabs twice a day before food. Tab. Triphala Guggul 2 tabs twice a day before food. Full body massage with lukewarm sesame seed oil followed by exercise. Take Tab. Bandy Plus (deworming medication) 1 tab at night before you start your medication. Remember you will not see effect in one or two days but you will notice changes within 15 days

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Please mention your age and gender for better management.

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Height growth mainly depends upon age and genetics Usually growth plates closes after 21 yrs so after that increasing height for 3 to 4 inches is not possible No medicine can significantly increase the height after that stage

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CAN YOU MENTION YOUR AGE ? ACCORDINGLY WE CAN ADVISE YOU

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What’s ur age Any comorbiditys???

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HELLO, In Ayurveda, growth and development depend on proper nourishment of all seven dhatus- especially the asthi dhatu (bone tissue) and mamsa dhatu (muscle tissue) If digestion is weak, nutrients from food don’t get converted properly into this Dhatus. This leads to slower physical development, even if the diet seems balanced COMMON AYURVEDIC CAUSES FOR SHORT HEIGHT -Sluggish digestion-> por nutrients absopriton -vata imbalance-> weak bone development and hormonal irregularity -kapha imbalance-> sluggish metabolism and low growth hormone function -genetic and hormonal influences=influence the ultimate height potential , but Ayurveda aims to optimise her natural capacity by balancing body system TREATMENT GOALS -enhance digestive fire for better nutrient assimilation -nourish and stregthen bone tissue -balance hormonal system naturally -promote sound sleep and stress free mind as growth hormone works best during deep rest -support overall vitality for sustainable growth and wellness INTERNAL MEDICATIONS 1) ASHWAGANDHA + SHATAVARI CHURNA= 1 tsp each with warm milk twice daily for 3 months =strengthens bones and muscles, supports hormone balance, promotes restful sleep, hormonal balance, especially adolescent girl, support reproductive ad endocrine health 2) AMALAKI RASAYANA= 1 tsp daily in moring =rich in vitamin C and calcium, boosts immunity ad tissue repair 3) BALA CHURNA= 1/2 tsp with milk once daily = improves muscle tone and bone strength EXTERNAL TREATMENT 1) OIL MASSAGE= bala ashwagandhadi taila -warm oil massage for 10-15 min daily, followed by warm water bath =improves blood circulation, muscle tone, joint flexibility, and promotes calmness and sleep SUN EXPOSUURE -15-20min of early morning sunlight 7-9 am exposure helps natural vitamin D synthesis DIET -DAIRY= fresh milk, ghee, panner, curd, in daytime only -GRAINS= ragi, wheat, rice -PROTEIN SOURCES=moong dal, lentils , sprouts, soaked almonds, seed-pumpkin, sesame, flax -FRUITS= amla, banana, papaya, fig, dates -VEGETABLES= green leafy vegetables, drumstick, carrots, beets -NATURAL CALCIUM SOURCES=ragi, sesame seeds,almods, and cow’s milk AVOID -junk food, fried food, aerated drinks, packaged snacks -excessive sugar, caffeine, colas, tea, or skipping meals -late night eating or irregular sleep YOGA AND EXERCISE Regular physical activity stimulates the pituitary gland and helps posture, flexibility, and muscle tone -tadasana= stretches spine and bones -bhujangasana= strengthens back muscle -chakrasana= opens chest and spine -vrikshasana = improves balace and posutre -suryannamaskar= 6-12 rounds daily for metabolism and growth PRANAYAM -anulom vilom= balances hormones and calm the mind -bhramari=enhance pituitary function and relaxation -deep abdominal breathing HOME REMEDIES 1) ASHWAGANDHA MILK DRINK -mix 1 tsp powder + 1 cup warm milk + 1/2 tsp ghee + pinch off cardamom =bossts growth, calms mind, promotes sleep, 2) SESAME ALMOND MIX -powder roasted sesame and almonds store in jar. give 1 tsp daily with warm milk= natural calcium protein supplement 3) AMLA CANDY -enhances digestion and nutrient absorption LIFESTYLE GUIDANCE -Sleep= 8-9 hours, ideally 9 to 6 am -stress= avoid screen exposure before bedtime, promote healing, meditation, music -hydration= 8-10 glasses of warm water daily not cold -routine= fixed meal and sleep times stabilize hormones and metabolism Height depends 50-60% on genetics but 40-50 % on nutrition, hormones, and lifestyle where Ayurveda play a vital role DO FOLLOW HOPE THIS MIGGHT BE HELPFUL THANK YOU

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Height growth can happen within specific age for males height can grow till age of 25ys, for females till 20yrs. If you are within this age you can increase your height with proper exercises and diet and lifestyle. Diet rich in calcium rich foods like having bananas, milk and milk products, and protein diet. Exercises like swimming, stretching, legs involving physical activities like running, volleyball cycling, football … Give full body massage with sesame oil and expose to sunrays during sunrise or sunset time.

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