[Below is a review left by a reader after reading 'Raising My Child's Height, Raising as Much as You Know'.]
I read this book because I was worried that my child was shorter than their peers.
They are still young, so it's not a big concern, but I was worried they might be short like me, so I read this book diligently.
It would be really nice if I could raise my child's height as much as the mother knows.
I heard that there are bone age tests and growth prediction tests. I want to try it once.
First of all, I have to make sure they eat well so that growth hormones can be produced well.
So, this book contains eating habits that help you grow taller. There are also growth exercises to grow taller.
Also, if you look at what medical methods are available to increase height, there are growth hormone injections and surgical operations.
I was especially interested in the myths and questions about height. I was wondering if eating bean sprouts really makes you grow taller. It's helpful, but you have to eat other foods evenly.
In particular, you should do a lot of stretching. It is recommended to do 20-30 minutes of jump rope, basketball, jogging, hiking, swimming, cycling, and jumping movements every day. This is very important advice. I must remember it and do it with my child.
It's good to know that you don't have to play specific sports like volleyball or basketball to grow well.
However, you should refrain from weightlifting or jumping from high places. Also, you need to supplement your nutrition to grow well.
The first priority is to consume a balanced amount of the five major nutrients - protein, calcium, minerals, vitamins, sugar, and fat - of good quality every day.
Sunbathing a lot also promotes bone formation. However, it's not good for your health if you are exposed for too long, so you should do it in moderation. The author is a medical doctor famous as a height expert, so it's very convenient to read the book because he answers questions in a cool and precise manner.
If you go to bed before 10 p.m. and, above all, receive less stress due to height, you can increase your height through consistent and persistent efforts while the growth plates are open. I think parents really need to make an effort.