Don't you wish you were tall like your favorite basketball player or the most in-demand ramp model? It is possible if you are genetically poised to be tall. If your genes are predisposed for you to grow short in adulthood, there is not much you can do to reach a model's or basketball player's height. If you are short, then you can add about two to three inches to your height. Not much, but it is enough for you to attain some self confidence in facing the world, some self confidence in knowing that you will not be ridiculed by your peers since you now have a height that a few would envy. In growing tall naturally, you need to sleep adequately, eat the right types of food, and do some activities that would promote growth like stretching exercises and competitive swimming.

Having exercises and adequate sleep time will also help you to gain some height naturally. Make a habit of doing stretching, hanging, sprints will help you gain muscle and great posture. As a result, it will make your back-bone in a great position, and you can easily gain few inches to your height. Drink enough water while you're doing exercises. Have a quality sleep time for about 8-9 hours. Your growth hormone starts 1 hour after you are in sleep condition.

Another way to grow tall naturally is to sleep early and on time. Many people who sleep late might feel that their body cannot cope during the day and therefore might feel they cannot function well. A good night sleep can help you feel much more alert and can also help your body grow naturally without having any problems. Finally, the best way to grow taller naturally is to eat the right food.

First thing you should know is a simple one: the types of food you eat will either enhance or decrease your growth potential. Protein, amino acid, carbohydrates are some important ingredients of a proper diet. Water accompanies them to provide you with full nutrition energy. Stay away from smoking, alcohol and steroids as it may inhibit your growth and kill you. In addition, vitamins and minerals in adequate amount fulfill the functions of body. You have probably read this somewhere, nonetheless it is up to you to be discipline and follow these simple yet effective guidelines.

The shin bone and the thigh areas of the legs also have the ability to stretch and can grow longer. If you exercise frequently to a specific height increasing routine you can lengthen these bones and add inches to your overall height very quickly.

Besides these simple exercises, there are also a few advanced yoga and pilates moves that will really stretch your spine and have a real impact on your height. As you might know, your spine accounts for not only your posture, but also a lot of your height in the upper body region. An unhealthy spine can rob you off 2-3 inches. These advanced exercises can get your spine in shape and give you the height boost you really wanted.