Can I Still Grow Taller? Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine - Traditional Chinese Medicine

Dr. Lin Qingzhong reply Traditional Chinese Medicine

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1.
You are currently a sophomore in high school, standing at 165 cm tall.
I have been playing basketball since childhood, spending almost 1-2 hours daily on the court, and I usually go to bed before 11 PM; before middle school, I would sleep even before 10 PM.
In terms of diet, I eat lunch at school, but all other meals are home-cooked, which provides adequate and balanced nutrition.
Regarding genetics, while my parents are not particularly tall, they have average heights.
I also have a younger brother who is two years younger than me and is already over 10 cm taller.
Therefore, genetics should not be a significant issue, as my brother and I have had similar lifestyles since childhood.
2.
Height is often fixed by the age of 17-18.
Currently, your height may be close to being fixed, but if you do not give up on the possibility of further growth, you can try the following methods for a year.
It is important to consider your sexual maturity (such as facial hair, armpit hair, pubic hair, genital development, etc.), as sexual maturity can inhibit the secretion of growth hormone and height.
Additionally, an X-ray can show if your growth plates have very little space left before closing, so you can try the following methods to see if they can promote further bone growth.
3.
Drink more milk, and ensure you combine this with exercise, a protein-rich diet including meat, and medication adjustments.
It is especially important to get plenty of sunlight and exercise, as well as to consume more meat and eggs, and ensure adequate sleep.
Remember that bodybuilders achieve their physique through exercise.
In terms of medication, in addition to vitamin D supplementation, traditional Chinese medicine can be prescribed by a qualified practitioner based on diagnosis.
Clinically, I recommend trying herbal remedies to strengthen the spleen and stomach and to nourish the kidneys and strengthen the bones, as traditional Chinese medicine believes that the kidneys govern the bones and marrow.
Therefore, to strengthen your bones, in addition to the aforementioned methods, you should also consider herbal remedies that nourish the kidneys and strengthen the bones to see how effective they are.
4.
It is common and normal for young men to masturbate; it is a part of the growth process and is also seen in married adults.
Especially for young individuals with abundant energy, external sexual stimuli can lead to this natural outlet.
It is normal for energetic young people to experience nocturnal emissions due to dreams.
As long as it is not too frequent to cause discomfort or fatigue, it should be considered natural and acceptable.
There is no need to be overly influenced by exaggerated media advertisements that cause unnecessary panic.
Whether masturbation affects height is still under investigation, but as long as it is not excessive, it should not have an impact.
Traditional Chinese medicine suggests that excessive masturbation can lead to an overactive kidney fire in young men.
If it occurs several times a day and leads to fatigue, insomnia, dizziness, headaches, lack of concentration, or lower back pain, it is advisable to consult an experienced traditional Chinese medicine practitioner for remedies to reduce kidney fire and to avoid external stimuli.
Reducing exposure to pornography, taking cold showers, and engaging in exercise can help improve focus and reduce sexual impulses.
Before bed, it is recommended to drink cooling herbal teas such as ginseng beard, chrysanthemum, or white grass root to help manage masturbation.
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If, after trying the above methods for a year, your height has not increased, then it is likely that your height has stabilized.
Finally, I wish you well.
Dr.
Lin Qingzhong, Director of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Department at Fengyuan Hospital / Associate Professor at the General Education Center of Chung Tai University.

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Reply Date: 2015/10/10