13 Mar, 2009
3 Well Known Myths On Growing Taller
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Over time, just about any subject has stories surround it that can be considered myths or legends. Something gets said once, gets picked up by someone else and expanded upon, and down the line it goes until you have a full blown myth. The subject of growing taller has also developed its own myths over the years, and we’ll debunk three of them here in this article.
Myth #1 – Diet and height have no connection - When we think about diet, we most often consider it largely in the context of weight, and perhaps our heart. We rarely if ever consider its effects on other parts of our body, and the role it can play in height gain.
Diet does play a role in height though, giving our bodies the fuel it needs to grow, in some cases even well after puberty has hit and our growth phase is considered to be at an end. Whether it be vitamins, protein, calcium, or other nutrients, without these vital components in our system, we simply will be unable to reach our full potential.
Myth #2 – Smoking - This is a hot topic, and is split fairly evenly down the middle. Most children are warned that they’ll stop growing entirely if they start smoking, while others would laugh at such a notion. So what’s the truth of the matter?
Wellthis one’s still debatable, hence why the two sides are still so evenly split. Tests have been numerous, and have shown no conclusive evidence that smoking stunts growth. Whether this is due to test subjects being beyond their growth spurts already is undetermined. The fact is that smoking releases harmful and invasive toxins into your body, which have a negative effect on most every bodily function they come into contact with. Maybe it won’t directly inhibit growth, especially if the smoking is begun past the growth spurt as mentioned, but it certainly can’t help.
Myth #3 – Exercise can’t increase height - On the surface, this one would be easy to believe. After all, how could simple stretching possible increase one’s height? It has to be a myth right?
Not so. It has been proven through many studies than regular and targeted stretching of the legs and spine can result in height gain of two or more inches, even in adults who would be unlikely to grow any taller of their own accord.
One myth proved to be tough to break down, but we’ve all but closed any debate on the other two. So if you’re looking to gain height through natural methods, you’re armed with better knowledge to help you reach that plateau.