Erika Gina
Tracking your child’s height at age 9 isn’t just about comparing them to their classmates — it’s a valuable way to keep tabs on how they’re developing overall. By age 9, most kids follow a steady growth pattern that’s been studied and charted for decades. According to the CDC growth charts, the average height for …
Let’s get one thing straight — squats won’t suddenly make you shoot up a few inches overnight. But the idea that squats can increase height still pops up all the time, especially in online fitness communities and TikTok videos promising “exercises to grow taller.” The truth? It’s more nuanced. Squats can impact how tall you …
There’s a lot of noise out there when it comes to height — especially when you’re 17 and wondering if you’ve still got time. Here’s the truth: at 17, you’re not done growing. Not always. In fact, for many teens — particularly guys — this is right around the edge of their final growth window. …
Can celery make you taller? It’s a question that’s been making the rounds in gyms, health forums, and even in parents’ WhatsApp groups. People of all ages are chasing those last few inches—especially teens going through growth spurts. The idea that certain foods might support that process isn’t new, but lately, celery has crept into …
There’s been a long-running belief that drinking cocoa might help with growing taller, especially during adolescence. It’s not just folklore—many people associate cocoa with childhood, energy, and strong bones. Maybe it’s the warm mug your parents handed you after school or something you saw on a health forum claiming cocoa boosts growth hormones. Over time, …
At 19, your body is wrapping up one of its most intense growth periods — adolescence. For most people, this is when growth plates in the bones start closing, meaning the window for getting taller naturally is narrowing fast. That’s why understanding what’s normal height for a 19-year-old is more than just trivia — it …
You’ve probably heard it at some point—“Eat your sweets, it’ll help you grow!” It sounds innocent enough, something passed around casually between parents, coaches, or classmates. But let’s be honest: most of that advice comes from hearsay, not hard science. Over the years, this myth—that sugar somehow boosts human height—has taken root in everyday conversations, …
Burpees are brutal. No getting around that. They hit your legs, chest, core—basically every muscle that complains after a long gaming session. But every so often, you’ll see someone on TikTok or a late-night forum drop a hot take: “Do burpees to grow taller.” Sounds too good to be true, right? That’s because it kinda …
Most people don’t realize this, but the way your legs look has almost as much to do with posture, muscle tone, and body alignment as it does with actual bone length. Yes, genetics shape your bone structure, and your natural leg length is pretty much set once you finish puberty. But if you’re asking how …
You’ve probably seen the claim somewhere: “Use sound frequencies to grow taller—no surgery, no pills.” Sounds too good to be true, right? That’s exactly why it’s catching fire online. As more people look for non-invasive ways to grow taller, especially during or after puberty, a new conversation has opened up: can sound waves increase height? …