Growing tall - the wish of millions of people all over the world. It can be tough being short - you probably know how it feels to stand next to someone who is one head above you. You immediately start feeling inferior and nervous. If that is something that happens to you constantly, this can greatly undermine your self-esteem and confidence, and limit the way you live your life. Read on to find out if growing taller is possible!

Until recently, scientists thought that after a certain age, the human body stops growing, and nothing can reverse the process. Well, nowadays we know that growing is controlled by a chemical, called growth hormone. There are ways to increase the level of growth hormone, and as a result - grow taller. It's not as complex as it sounds - anyone can do it if you have the right principles in place, and a program to follow.

How to grow tall

The way to grow tall is through a proper combination of diet and exercise. Eating certain foods will cause your body to start producing growth hormone. So will certain exercises. With a proper combination of the two, you're well on your way to growing tall. How tall can you expect to get? Usually the process lasts about 4-5 weeks. After that time your growing will stop, but you'll have increased your height by anywhere from 2 to 6 inches - which is more than enough to make a visible difference in the way you look and feel.