Erika Gina
I remember standing on a muddy sideline last spring, watching a group of U-14 players sprint across the pitch. One parent turned to me and asked, “Do you think all this running will actually help my son get taller, or is that just a locker room myth?” It is a question I hear all the …
You know the moment. You’re standing in the kitchen, maybe measuring your child against the doorframe for the third time this year, and you’re wondering why the pencil mark hasn’t moved much. Meanwhile, other kids at school seem to be shooting up overnight. That’s usually when growth supplements for kids start showing up in your …
You know that moment when your kid stands next to their classmates and suddenly looks… smaller? You start wondering: Are they growing the way they should? Am I missing something here? I’ve been down that rabbit hole myself—pouring over growth charts, comparing school photos from year to year, and yes, even obsessively Googling things like …
There’s something oddly fascinating about watching a kid stretch upward year after year—especially when it’s your own. One day you’re holding them with one arm, the next you’re craning your neck just to make eye contact. But here’s what surprised me: height doesn’t grow in a smooth, steady line—it surges, stalls, and sometimes totally throws …
You ever notice how some people seem to age in reverse? I mean, they’re pushing 50 and still running marathons, lifting heavy, glowing skin, full of energy—it’s wild. Now, I’m not saying there’s a secret serum behind it (though it sure looks like it sometimes). But what does keep coming up in conversations—especially here in …
Let’s be honest—height matters more than we want to admit. Especially in the U.S., where people can swipe left based on half an inch, or get passed over in a boardroom just for looking “less commanding.” It’s not fair, but it’s real. And if you’re here wondering if there’s anything you can do to stand …
You ever notice how blood sugar issues sort of sneak up on you? It’s not just the late-night snacks or the “I’ll grab something quick” lunches. It’s the constant stress. The skipped workouts. The energy crashes at 3 PM that push you toward another cup of coffee and whatever’s in the breakroom. If you’re living …
How Does Starch Affect Height? You ever wonder if the stuff in your lunchbox growing up—like peanut butter sandwiches, baked chips, and maybe a juice box—had anything to do with how tall you ended up? I’ve asked myself the same thing more than once. Especially after working with families who were genuinely trying to “feed …
You’ve probably heard this one at some point — usually from a well-meaning relative or maybe even a classmate growing up: “Eat up! Sugar gives you energy, and energy makes you grow!” Now, on the surface, that kind of makes sense, right? Sugar = energy. Energy = growth. So… more sugar means taller kids? Well, …
Let me guess — you’ve Googled “how to grow taller after 18” or maybe “can you increase height post-puberty?” and landed in a swamp of sketchy YouTube hacks and shady supplement ads. I’ve been down that rabbit hole myself. And as someone who’s spent years digging into the science of height growth (and testing more …