Many want to know how to increase height quickly. Some feel there is an advantage to being taller - is this realistic? You can indeed get taller, if you do it properly and safely. Here are five tips for growing taller;

One, wake up your body’s ability to grow taller by engaging in correct forms of exercise. Lift weights and perform exercises like running, jumping, running stairs and walking are preferred ways to get your bones to grow make you taller. Perform exercise three times a week, and vary the type from day to day.

Two, your diet is also very important to your getting taller. Eat foods foods rich in calcium - as calcium forms your bones. Eat green vegetables for the minerals your bones need. Vitamin K comes from eating leafy foods like spinach, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, asparagus, cabbage, coleslaw and collard greens. Vitamin K allows your body to make a protein substance that helps to build strong bones.

Three- Your body actually grows during sleep. Getting enough quality sleep - is one of the best ways to grow to your full potential. Don’t sleep late - get up early, go to bed early and don’t snack 2 hours before retiring; you’ll and build your body’s bones better.

Four -stop smoking - smoking blocks the ability of hormones in your body to grow your bones. If you smoke now, stop - non-smokers, don’t get started.

Five - vitamins can be a big help, particularly if you don’t eat right. Try some of the varieties at your health food store. Don’t over do supplements, they can damage your kidneys. Ask your doctor if any of them may interfere with any prescriptions. The best bone-building supplements have Vitamin D, Calcium, Vitamin K and Magnesium.

Disclaimer: This posting is based on information freely available in the popular press and medical journals that deal with health. Nothing herein is intended to be or should be construed to be any sort of medical advice. For medical advice the reader should consult with his or her physician or other medical specialist.