Myths, legends, old wives' tales, whatever you want to call them, they abound in all forms of society, be it histories of the past, cures for the common cold, and even when it comes to growing taller. We'll debunk three of these myths right here, right now.
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 - It's a fairly common legend that smoking will inhibit growth. Many people staunchly believe this, while others aren't so sure. So is this one fact or fiction?
This one is not so definitively answered as the other two, as there are still no conclusive test results that point to one side or the other. This fact may actually prove that smoking will not have an effect on height, but before you run out and snap up a carton of cigs, remember that smoking releases a smorgasbord of toxins and chemicals into your body, which cannot help. Smokes should naturally still be avoided, but not because it may stop you from growing, as this is unproven.
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. In fact this one isn't even debatable, as numerous studies have shown that limbs can be stretched out through repeated use or exercise, and that by doing so, height gain can be achieved, even in grown adults who should've long since stopped growing.
Many other myths exist besides these ones. Never believe something the first time you hear, or even the one hundredth time. Only after carefully examining both sides of every story should you come up with your own conclusion, one way or the other.
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 - It's a fairly common legend that smoking will inhibit growth. Many people staunchly believe this, while others aren't so sure. So is this one fact or fiction?
This one is not so definitively answered as the other two, as there are still no conclusive test results that point to one side or the other. This fact may actually prove that smoking will not have an effect on height, but before you run out and snap up a carton of cigs, remember that smoking releases a smorgasbord of toxins and chemicals into your body, which cannot help. Smokes should naturally still be avoided, but not because it may stop you from growing, as this is unproven.
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. In fact this one isn't even debatable, as numerous studies have shown that limbs can be stretched out through repeated use or exercise, and that by doing so, height gain can be achieved, even in grown adults who should've long since stopped growing.
Many other myths exist besides these ones. Never believe something the first time you hear, or even the one hundredth time. Only after carefully examining both sides of every story should you come up with your own conclusion, one way or the other.
About the Author:
Rodney Williams is a regular writer on How To Grow Taller. Check out his website for more articles on Grow Taller Exercises.
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