New FAQs are added: Jan. 8, 2006

Note: The following FAQs (in order) include:

       1) Sky’s Lumbar Routine & Inversion

       2) Lumbar Routine Experiment

       3) Kimi/Yoko insoles

       4) MFIII Supplement

       5) Milk

       6) Miscellaneous

For best results, all Lumbar Experimenters are HIGHLY encouraged to review the following FAQs very carefully before following the Lumbar Routine.

Sky’s Lumbar Routine & Inversion

Note: Following responses are written by Sky. Some responses are reviewed/edited by Stephen & Sacko.

      (new) I'm 5'5 and my doctor said that my bones are going to be fused very soon and that it’s impossible for me to grow taller unless through surgery. My dad is 5'6, so I will most likely end up like my dad. Why doesn’t my doctor believe in stretching the spine?
- Many doctors claim that the only way to grow taller is through growth hormone injections & limb surgery. Our easyheight team reluctantly agrees. It’s possible that all these doctors want is for their patients to buy expensive growth hormone drugs & undergo costly surgery. Who knows!

      (new) Which one should I use to invert? Chin-dip-leg-raise or the Ez-Up Inversion Rack?
- Both are equally effective & convenient. However, the Ez-Up Inversion Rack is a lot cheaper (only $86) whereas the chin-dip-leg raise is about $230. If you don’t have a lot of money, then go with the Ez-Up Inversion Rack in which can be adjusted to fit solid wood doorways or wall (you MUST have secure doorway or wall). On the other hand, if you don’t have a secure doorway or wall, then go with the chin-dip-leg-raise. Sky’s favorite is the chin-dip-leg-raise because it’s so convenient and there’s no need to hook it against the doorway. However, other experimenters have reported that the Ez-Up Inversion Rack is cheaper & convenient as well and that it takes less than 30 minutes to fit the doorway or wall!

      (new) Of all the routines & experiments that your team has conducted for the past years, which one is the best?
- Of all the routines and experiments, we would HIGHLY RECOMMEND that you should try Sky’s Lumbar Routine because of its high success rate and easy level of difficulty.

      (new) Hello Sky, when will you start following the Lumbar Routine yourself?
- I only experimented with the Lumbar Routine for less than a month (July 28 to August 28, 2005). The reason that I could not continue further is because I was busy with college schoolwork. However, I plan to resume doing the Lumbar Routine by early May 2006 because that’s when I’ll be free for a whole year.

      (new) Hi easyheight team… I want to follow the Lumbar Routine, but currently not physically fit because I have a fat tummy. Is there a “Weight Loss Routine”?
- Yes, here it is:

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 Sky’s Weight Loss Routine: jog every morning 15-30 minutes; eat before 7 PM; consume Apple Cider Vinegar (tablet or liquid-form).

i) Jog for 15-30 minutes non-stop every morning: Doing cardio first thing in the morning, on an empty stomach, before you eat anything, is BY FAR, the MOST EFFECTIVE. Whether you run, jog, walk, swim, jump rope, take an aerobics class, ride a bike, etc., doing it first thing in the morning is the best time to do it for maximum fat loss. Why? Its simple. When you do your cardio workout, you are burning calories. Lets say you wake up, eat breakfast, eat lunch later in the day, and then a few hours after lunch, you do your cardio. All you will be doing during that cardio is burning the calories and carbs of the food you just ate. When you do cardio first thing in the morning, you haven't eaten anything for the last 8 or so hours because you were sleeping. So, when your body sees that there are no carbs to burn, it goes directly to stored bodyfat. And stored bodyfat is the fat that is on your body, which is the fat that you want to lose! [intense-workout.com]

ii) Do NOT eat anything after 7:00 PM (or 7:30 PM): Eat all you want the entire day, eat a big or small dinner before 7:00 PM, but do NOT eat after 7 PM. Calories eaten after 7 p.m. tend to be stored in your body as fat - mainly because you do little in the evening to burn off food eaten late in the day. Oprah Winfrey not only lost 33 pounds by exercising, but also by stopped eating late. I (Sky) lost about 7 pounds in 2 months just by eating before 7:30 Pm. In summary, if you cannot eat before 7 PM, then try eat before 7:30 PM or 8 PM. But try your best to eat before 7 PM because you’re guaranteed to immediately lose pounds within the 4 weeks.

iii) Consume Apple Cider Vinegar daily (ACV): Take as tablet OR liquid-form. You can buy ACV liquid-form at most food stores. For tablet-form, Wal-mart has the quality stuff at the affordable price. Since ACV liquid-form’s taste is very sour, always mix it with water, juice or honey (take 2 to 6 tablespoonfuls daily). For tablet-form, take as directed on the bottle.

The ACV diet has been around for decades - at least! It has proven itself safe and effective for helping many health issues. Click here to read the success stories about ACV. (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!)
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      (new) You suggested that it’s possible to gain up to 4 inches over a period of 4 years. I am just wondering how educated this estimate was and where does it come from? What do we know about the limit of how much cartilage can be calcified into bone which dictates this estimate?
- We don't have all the answers and thus we're trying our best to illustrate what we can. But the 4 inch gain is a good possibility based on some success stories & current documents that we have. We have never heard about anyone who has grown more than 4 inches. So "4" is a possibly a safe number to rest.

       (new) Since growing taller is also about having a healthy diet.. when should I have my dinner?
- Again, all Lumbar experimenters are encouraged to have a healthy diet, which means do NOT eat after 7:00 PM. If not possible, then do not eat after 7:30 PM. Calories eaten late at night tend to be stored in your body as fat which may stunt growth.

      Is there any CONCRETE evidence about the possibility of growing taller by thickening the spine even though growth plates have closed?
- Click here to explore inversion success (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!)

      What is it about Kimi/Yoko insoles & MF3 supplement that you guys have decided to include them in the Lumbar Routine?
- We believe that there are some missing ingredients.. but not we’re not sure. It’s possibly that Kimi/Yoko (secreting growth hormones & maintaining balance) & MF3 (tissue regeneration) may help to trigger a second growth spurt. Speaking of growth spurt, we’re NOT talking about shin bones which CANNOT be lengthened (when growth plates have closed). In fact, we’re talking about a so-called “second growth spurt” which may help to quickly thicken the lumbar cartilage discs when doing inverted sit-ups.

      Sky, you said that it probably takes about 8 to 12 months to gain 2 cm with the Lumbar Routine…. 2 cm is NOT a lot. Don’t you think?
- You're telling me that 2 cm increase in height ain't significant.. are you on crack my brother? 2 cm in height plus 1 cm from cushioned insoles will automatically put any man on the pedestal for a long time! You'll immediately look & feel taller.. have doubts? Try wearing 2 cm thick cushioned insoles and test it for yourself and see how all the chicks treating you at those fancy NYC nightclubs.. they'll be leanin' on ya!

      This is my second day of inversion. My ankles hurt a little bit while inverting with inversion boots on a chin-up bar.. when will I get used to the feeling?
- You should get used to the feeling within a week. It’s very important to find the PERFECT pair of sneakers by trying different ones until you get comfortable. The shin pads of the inversion boots should lay on top of your sneakers. It’s all about trial & error. Be creative & persistent, try different methods & sneakers so that your ankles will not hurt. Try NOT to invert more than 5 minutes or your ankles might develop red marks or blisters. Basically, finish a rep of 10 or 15 inverted sit-ups, and then get off the chin-dip-leg-raise to relax for 2 or 3minutes.. then perform another 10 or 15 inverted sit-ups. I (Sky) have experimented with inversion for quite a few weeks and have found that the ankles do NOT hurt at all. Others have drawn the same conclusions.

      I’m convinced that inversion could be a great way to grow taller.. but I’m afraid because you know, all the blood rushing to your head. What should I do?
- Inversion is considered "SAFE OVERALL" by many worldwide health specialists, physical therapists, and doctors. There’s nothing wrong with the blood rushing to your head as it can be a good thing since there have been reports from people who have regained the beautiful texture of hair colors. Also, even if the blood rushing to the head for more than 30 minutes, there have been NO reports of any injuries or trauma of any kind (unless you have glaucoma or uncontrolled hypertension). In short, if you’re under 35 years of age and are in good health condition, there’s not much to worry when it comes to inversion (safe & effective method for stress relief). If any doubts, contact your physician.

      You’ve suggested that anyone 18-35 yrs of age may possibly grow 2 to 3 cm.. I’m 38 yrs old. What are my chances?
- You will achieve satisfying results as well if you were to religiously follow the Lumbar Routine.. 18-35 yrs of age is nice range which we try to put things in perspective because this group of people tend to have flexible & young fibrocartilage discs.

      I’m 16 yrs of age.. can I follow your Lumbar Routine? If I were to do inverted sit-ups, will it prematurely close my growth plates?
- There are really no major risks to following the Lumbar Routine. It’s pretty safe thus far. However, since you’re under 18 yrs of age, please speak to a physician before attempting any exercises. Also, doing inverted sit-ups will NOT prematurely close our growth plates.

      What are some diet guidelines while following the Lumbar Routine?
- 1. Bread, other cereals and potatoes. This group includes pasta, rice and breakfast cereals and should form the basis of most meals. Don't overload them with fatty toppings, though.
2. Fruit and vegetables. Aim to include five portions a day.
3. Meat, fish and alternatives. This group includes pulses, beans, eggs and tofu. Aim to choose low-fat versions wherever you can. Grilling or steaming helps to keep the fat content down.
4. Milk and dairy products. This group includes cheese, yoghurt and fromage frais. Again, aim to choose low-fat versions wherever you can.
http://www.ivillage.co.uk/dietandfitness/wtmngment/healthywt/qas/0,,240_183928,00.html

      My face turns a little red when inverting.. is this normal? When will I get used to this feeling?
- Again, it takes about 4 to 5 days and you’ll quickly get used to the feeling. At first, it may seem like a big deal to feel the warmth (blood rushing) in your face, but after a few attempts, less blood will rush to your head as you’re getting used to inversion. In short, it’s NOT a big deal and don’t be alarmed. Millions of people have been inverting since the dawn of mankind history.

      Should I invert non-stop for 10 or 15 minutes while holding weights? Would I achieve better growth this way?
- Stationary inversion (inverting motionless for long periods of time while holding dumbbell weights) is NOT effective because what you’ll gain is temporary height gain (NOT permanent). Why? In order to achieve permanent growth, you need to increase muscle mass & thicken the fibrocartilage discs in the lumbar spine, and the only way to achieve this is through vigorous exercise such as kinetic inversion (inverted sit-ups with weights). Inverted sit-ups with weights is possibly the preferred method because it leads to PERMANENT growth.

Thus, there’s no need to invert non-stop (motionless) for 10 or 15 minutes. To achieve better result, all you need is 2 minutes of KINETIC inversion which is equivalent to about 10 to 15 inverted sit-ups (depends on your tolerance & intensity, the more sit-ups the better). After doing inverted sit-ups, get off the chin-dip-leg-raise, then take a 2-minute break, then again get on the chin-dip-leg-raise to perform another set of inverted sit-ups… and repeat this process until you’ve covered about 50 to 80 inverted sit-ups (takes about 30 minutes in total for each session). For best results, you should perform inverted sit-ups for 1 hour or more daily (30 minutes each session).

      What’s the safest way to add three quarter of an inch (3/4") to your lumbar spine?
- We believe the Lumbar Routine is the answer which is done by stretching your lumbar spine with weights (takes less than a year). Time flies so much FASTER when you imagine the possibility of growing close to 2 inches if you were to spend 1 to 2 hours daily on the routine for 2 years.. Ask ANY short person in the world and they'll tell you that the height gap difference of 1-2 inches (2.54-5.08 cm) is VERY SIGNIFICANT because it can separate or define you as either the "underdog" or the "lucky loser".. You may POSSIBLY grow up to 4 inches in 4 years.

      Why is it important to sleep flat on your back?
- Sleeping flat on your back at night (any beds EXCEPT water beds) ensures the maximum decompression hence you’re about half an inch taller in the morning. Below are all the message posts we've received from fellow height seekers. Read on and tell us if you agree!

** I just wanted you to know that I slept on the floor last night
April 28 2001 at 7:18 PM No score for this post
I just wanted (no login)
http://www.network54.com/Forum/message?forumid=72320&messageid=988510704
Response to When hanging from a bar by your hands

I just wanted you to know that I slept on the floor last night on my back instead on my bed . When I woke up I felt taller and back felt straighter. Why don’t you all try it. PS. its hard giving up your soft bed for the floor .  GOOD LUCK

Sky’s note: There’s no need to sleep on the floor.. just sleep on any firm bed except those water beds.

      I have a very slight hip dysplasia. Do you think inverting with weights could be harmful to my hips or joints?
- Inversion is considered "SAFE OVERALL" by many worldwide health specialists, physical therapists, and doctors. If what you have is a slight Hip dysplasia, then I don't think it's a problem. However, it's always safe to seek professional advice from your physician.

      Yo Sky, I’d like to follow your Lumbar Routine.. but since your routine has not proven to be successful, I’m a little doubtful. Plus, there are other risks that I’m worried. What do you suggest?
- It’s Sky here. Growing taller is all about taking risks. It's how far or how much you want to grow. I took lots of risks in the past (and still am) with all the past experiments, especially the shin bone experiment which I sat with 35 lb weight each leg for 3 months + 3 weeks. Other people said that I was an idiot for damaging my knee joint & kneecap with the shin bone routine; nevertheless, I just kept on blindly going. In the end, I didn't gain any centimeter with the routine. My legs are still in good shape. Yeah, height increase is considered as "impossible" by many; therefore, it may take many "idiots" to prove this theory wrong.

      You said in the FAQs that weightlifting should be avoided. Are workouts using your own body weight OK like for example push ups?
- Push ups are okay since you're exerting a horizontal force which is parallel with gravity. Your spine is not affected in this type of activity. Most forms of exercise are basically okay EXCEPT this one:
http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/athens2004/weightlifting

Our advice? Focus ALL YOUR ENERGY, SOUL, & POWER into performing inverted sit-ups with weights, weight loss diet, regular physical exercise, and also building strong abdominal muscles (such as doing crunches while laying flat on the ground or jogging, etc.).  By building a 6-pack or strong lean muscle mass in the abdominal & back area, you'll likely gain 1 cm faster than anyone else (within 6 months or less)!

      I would like to know if I should take alfalfa tablets or not? Will I benefit from taking them (I ordered them and received them last week)?
- Alfalfa may have proven to work for Kaneka (an experimenter who claimed to have grown more than an inch in 7 months after consuming about 15-20 tabs daily). However, many height seekers have reported devastating results in which they have NOT grown any centimeter with alfalfa after taking it for more than 3-4 months. In summary, do NOT take alfalfa tablets because no other credible success stories have been reported plus alfalfa has a lot of nasty side effects if consumed in overdosed amounts for more than 6 months. In terms of a supplement’s perspective, your best bet is to follow the Dutch diet (drink 3 glasses of milk daily plus eat lots of cheese) while following the Lumbar Routine. If more alfalfa success stories begin to emerge, then we will re-visit to learn about it.

      Has anyone ever thought of performing inverted squat with weight? I've been doing it for the last few weeks and i swear i've grown 1 cm as a result from it. It’s a small accomplishment but still worth mentioning. I created my own routine apart from using sky’s lumbar routine and fitted it into my schedule. The routine I created is aim to target and lengthen the limb, at the same time, the vertebra.
- Our lumbar routine focuses ONLY on the lumbar area of the spine (NOT the legs or arms) since emerging evidence has suggested that this area is possibly capable of growth in the fibrocartilage discs. Inverted squat seems interesting.. but i doubt this method would produce promising results to the lumbar growth due to lack of bending force & insufficient movement. The lumbar routine primarily relies on 1 simple model - that is KINETIC INVERSION (inversion techniques caused by motion). Therefore, the better the full-range of motion performed while inverting, the quicker the growth. Inverted sit-ups with weights includes a critical component, which is the full 180-degree bending force (kinetic motion aka inverted sit-ups with weights).

Your 1 cm in growth seems encouraging.. but keep in mind that 99% of it is PURE muscle growth, NOT cartilage disc growth. To permanently grow 1 cm in the cartilage discs, it may take anywhere between 8 to 12 months to see noticeable effect. During the 8-12 month period with the lumbar routine, you may expect 1 to 1.5 cm in cartilage growth plus an additional maybe 0.5 to 1 cm in muscle growth.. which brings you to almost an inch!

      Since Olympic gymnasts do a lot of hanging, shouldn’t they be taller than average? How come many of them are just average height?
- Many olympic gymnasts are genetically short to begin with. Since their stature isn't that significant, it may offer some advantages in performing such skillful movements in terms of competition. By doing all the hanging bar exercises (WITHOUT dumbbell wts), there's no guarantee that you'll grow an inch taller. What you'll definitely gain is the bulkiness of muscle mass (which may add an extra 1/4" to 1/2" to your height). However, your lumbar fibrocartilage discs aren't likely to grow thicker due to the fact that there are NO powerful forces being exerted (since no dumbbell wts). To sufficiently STIMULATE the remodeling of the lumbar cartilage discs, increasing the "intensity" is the key to growing taller.

Inverted sit-ups w/ weights is a very powerful method since it involves the "fulcrum & lever" concept. By performing inverted sit-ups with weights, you're exerting heavy forces on the lumbar spine as the weight exponentially increases (something like a rock on a seasaw). Meaning, if you hold a 5 lb dumbbell wt. each hand, it may POSSIBLY exponentially increase to maybe 30 lb each hand.

      In your “Inversion Success Stories” webpage, some people claim to have grown more than an inch in 3 or 4 months.. how do you explain this? How come in your Lumbar Routine, you’ve suggested that on average, one can grow up to 2.5 cm (or 1 inch) in 12 to 15 months. Why does it take so long?
- The inversion success stories do seem encouraging; however, many of these experimenters do not know that at least 50% of their 1 inch growth is actually temporary height gain. According to medical science, it’s almost impossible to grow 1 permanent inch in less than 6 months after growth plates are closed (except through surgery). Growing taller is an extremely slow process. Again, some success stories do sound amazingly real.. but if they sound too good to be true, then these bastards are exaggerating.. so why are they doing this? Because they get caught up in the hype.

      I plan to follow the Lumbar Routine tomorrow.. I won’t be measuring my height, not until 6 months later. Measuring my height every few weeks can be discouraging. Don’t you agree?
- You should measure your height every 6 to 8 weeks. Growing taller is a trial & error process. The only way for you to know when & how to increase the intensity or duration of inversion for optimum results is through measuring your growth. For instance, if you were to measure your height 6 months later and found that you have NOT gain anything, then you’ve wasted 6 long months for nothing. On the other hand, if you were to measure your height every 6-8 weeks, you could have caught the error in the first place, and realize what you’ve been doing right or wrong (growth or no growth), and thereby modify your routine accordingly for better results. What do we mean by modifying your routine? It means increasing the intensity of inversion (like increasing from holding 4 to 6 dumbbell weight while doing inverted sit-ups) OR increasing the duration (like increasing from 60 minutes to 90 minutes of inversion exercises daily). Got it?

Lumbar Routine Experiment

Written by: Stephen & Sky

      Okay, you guys just approved my application and I’m now a Lumbar Experimenter.. what’s the next step?
- You should take the “before” pictures right now prior to following the Lumbar Routine. Do NOT send us the “before” pictures; just hold on to them. You will only send BOTH “before & after” pictures once you’ve grown at least 1 inch (hopefully 12 months later).

      Sky, I suppose you get this quite a lot, but I’m a big fan of your website, and just wanted to say what a great job you're doing, people conducting such charitable and helpful work such as yourself are hard to find. Other websites are like trying to scam people, but you’re giving money away.. you must be a rich kid. Honestly, what's your intention? Is there anything shady that we don’t know?
- I wouldn't call it "charitable" work. I'm a college student & my major is 5th year college student and I do have some free time. Since I'm attending an expensive school, I do have all the resources & research materials that I need. Plus I made a lot of money in the past doing Internet marketing. So money is not an issue to me (very relieved), since many other height websites are like vultures eating up their visitors with pop-up google ads & growth products.

Height increase research has consumed my life for the past 2 years. There are many ups & downs as well as exciting & depressing moments… but one thing for sure though, there’s no going back and we ain’t stopping!

      How is payment made?
- It’s your choice to receive the $100 reward by PayPal, check, or money order. Payment will be sent to anywhere in the world and if you live outside U.S, we’ll give you an international money order in US dollars at your request.

      If I’m NOT a Lumbar Experimenter, will I have early access to any discoveries that your team has found?
- If you’re not a Lumbar Experimenter, you’re NOT eligible for early access of any discoveries. Only Lumbar Experimenters will have early access to this information. The general public may have to wait 1 to 4 months later when we feel it’s the right time to reveal such data on the website.

For instance, the “Inversion Success Stories” were recently posted on the website and made available to everyone on January 1, 2006. However, many of our partners & past experimenters already had access to those stories back in September 2005 (4 months before everyone else).

      I’m not ready to join the Experiment right now.. when’s the deadline?
- As of January 8, 2006, you may start submitting your application to us. The deadline to submit your application is April 2007.

      You guys said that: “by May 2006 you’ll receive UNLIMITED e-mail & phone support from Sky & his team. (Due to busy college coursework, we’re not available for consultation until May 2006. Thanks for your patience).” As a Lumbar Experimenter, can we still e-mail you with questions?
- Yes, from January to May 2006, you’re more than welcome to e-mail us any questions and we’ll e-mail you back within a week (NO telephone support). It’s just that by May 2006, our team will have much more free time to consult with you personally by e-mail or phone.

      Why did you post samples of Sky’s check & international money order?
- Real samples of Sky’s check & international money order should provide proof of our commitment & loyalty to the Lumbar Routine Experiment & its cash rewards.

      If I were to join the Experiment, and my application is approved by your team, when do I have to officially start following the Lumbar Routine?
- You can start following the Lumbar Routine at anytime you feel ready.

      You know.. what you guys are doing are already cool, that’s why I cannot take the $100 offer. What do you suggest?
- If you refuse to take the $100 offer, we’ll reward you something else which is equivalent to $100 US (eg, Bodytrends inversion boots, etc). Also, you can give the inversion boots to your friend if you want.

      I’m only 17 yrs old.. and my cousin is 16 yrs old. Can we join?
- We generally prefer experimenters who are at least 18 years old since most people reach 90% of their adult height at age 18. Since you guys are under age 18, you can still submit the application and we’ll review it. There’s no guarantee and that your application may or may not be approved.

      For example, if I were to follow the Lumbar Routine for 3 months and then for some reason I decide to call it quits. Can I opt out at any time?
- Yes, you may opt out at anytime. Simply send us an e-mail and let us know.

      If I were to send you the application today, when will I hear from you?
- Once we receive your email, our team will go through a review process and you’ll receive a response within a week. Thanks for your participation!

      Should I take “before” x-rays of my spine?
- It’s not required on your part, but if you can get the “before” x-rays, that would be terrific! Please e-mail us if you have any concerns.

      If I grow 1 inch, you’ll give me $100.. what if I were to grow another 1 inch?
- We’ll reward you $100 US for each inch that you gain. In other words, we’ll give you $100 if you grow the first inch.. and will give you another $100 if you grow another inch.. and so forth.

      How many experimenters are you recruiting?
- We hope to recruit about 30 to 40 serious experimenters in the next 12 months (from Jan. to Dec. 2006). However, we’re prepared to accept more experimenters if things go well.

      Who’s providing the funding?
- Research fundings are provided by Sky who is willing to put out $4000 or more if needed. So you can be sure that there’s never a shortage of cash.

      Are you guys serious? You’re actually giving money away in return for some before & after pictures?
- Yes, it’s real money. It’s NOT a joke and we do NOT kid around. Help Us Help Others! We need proof that there is a possibility of growing taller after puberty and the before & after pictures will speak for themselves.

      Why did you guys decide to finally recruit new experimenters?
- The reason that we launch the Lumbar Routine Experiment is because we’re strongly confident in the new & advanced “Lumbar Routine” which was slightly modified on Jan. 1, 2006.

      Do I have to wear shorts to take the “before” pictures? What about staying topless?
- For guys, it would be great if you wear shorts and stay topless because we want to see your legs & spine. However, it’s not required on your part (you may choose NOT to stay topless). For gals, please wear a tank top to reveal your tummy (again, it’s not required). We really appreciate your participation if guys stay topless and gals wear tank tops.

      I want to join your Experiment.. but I do NOT want my face to be shown in the pictures. What do you have in mind?
- If you’re a very private person, then send us an e-mail and let us know. Our team may be able to edit your face using Adobe Photoshop.

      When should I take the “before” pictures?
- Take the before pictures after 12 PM (noon). Do NOT take pictures in the morning since you might be a bit taller due to the decompression from sleep.

      I mean.. what’s the big deal about before & after pictures?
- A picture is worth a thousand words. We can sit here for ages and keep posting one success story after another, but there are always people out there who won’t believe it. The only way to prove otherwise is to have pictures.

      As a Lumbar Experimenter, do you provide free Inversion boots or Yoko insoles?
- Sorry, you’ll have to buy your own equipments.

Kimi/Yoko Insoles

      Where can I learn more about foot reflexology?
- There are many amazing benefits with foot reflexology which are similar to the stimulating effect of Kimi/Yoko insoles. To first learn about foot reflexology, click here to look at some pictures (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!)

      How does Kimi/Yoko work?
- Kimi/Yoko Height Increase Reflexology Massager is a bestseller in many countries (Japan, India, Malaysia) for being an enhancer of height increase. Visit GrowTaller.net for details.

      Okay… I still don’t understand how these insoles work. Are there any advanced explanations?
- Click here for Growtaller.net’s advanced explanations!

      Is Kimi and Yoko the same thing?
- Yes, from the design to its texture, they’re exactly the same thing. You can use either one. Kimi, Yoko, & GTD USA may come in different colors such as green or blue, it doesn’t matter.. whichever color is fine.

      Who have tried Kimi/Yoko? What’s the success rate?
- Thousands of people have tried Kimi/Yoko insoles. While many people failed to grow taller with these insoles, some claimed to have grown close to an inch taller from wearing the insoles for about 9 to 12 months. We believe the success rate of growing taller by just wearing these insoles ALONE is very low; however, the success rate is possibly much HIGHER when wearing these insoles plus following the Lumbar Routine (doing inverted sit-ups with weights).

      How long should I wear Kimi/Yoko insoles to see noticeable growth?
- We DO NOT KNOW; however, based from other users’ success stories, you may achieve noticeable growth within 9-12 months by wearing the insoles daily plus following the Lumbar Routine.

      Does Kimi/Yoko work? Or is it another scam?
- We DO NOT KNOW; however, there have been many reports from hundreds of users who claimed to have “felt” something. Apparently, there must be something amazing or strange about these insoles. That’s why we’re very interested to experiment it. Below, there are some great articles, theories, & evidence about Kimi/Yoko.. read it for yourself & draw your own conclusion.

      What’s the history of Kimi or Yoko?
- Kimi was invented in Japan in 1992. A Malaysian company bought the producing right from its original inventors and started to manufacture Kimi in Malaysia soon after that. However, no one did successfully market Kimi on the Internet worldwide until we bought Kimi's resell right from the Malaysian company in April 1999. We are definitely the first one to successfully sell Kimi on the Internet worldwide. And since then we have experienced explosive growth. However, our success soon brought some other people's attention and jealousy. Since last year at least two other companies imitated our site and started to sell an imitated product called "Yoko" (these two sites are www.gainheight.com and www.growtaller.org). [by: GrowTaller.net]

      Where can I buy Kimi/Yoko insoles?
- There are tons of websites out there.. do your own research to find the cheapest one.

* Kimi insoles:
- http://www.growtaller.net (now selling GTD USA, a similar version of Kimi.. the insoles are now in blue color)
- http://www.growtallernow.com
- http://www.heightincrease.com

* Yoko insoles:
- http://www.1growtaller.com (only $20.. cheap)
- http://www.growtaller.org
- http://www.gainheight.com
- http://www.skyshopnepal.com/yoko_height_increaser.php

* GTD USA:
- http://www.gtdusa.com

      I heard that if you were to use Kimi/Yoko insoles for like 3 months or more, your skin on the feet becomes thick and calloused; therefore, this makes it hard to feel the effect. How do you solve this problem?
- To continuously feel the stimulation of the insoles, you should put lotion on your feet every other day AS NEEDED. By doing so, you’re trying to prevent the skin from being toughened or calloused.

      I just had Kimi/Yoko insoles for a few days now.. and they hurt a bit.. how long will I get used to the feeling?
- It takes about 4 to 5 days and you’ll get used to it. Remember to START SLOW by wearing the insoles 20-30 minutes twice daily in the first week. Then on the second week, you should wear Kimi/Yoko insoles everywhere you go.

      Should I jog with Kimi/Yoko insoles? Or can I perform vigorous exercises like playing basketball or soccer while wearing the insoles?
- Although jogging may produce better results while wearing the insoles, it’s NOT worth it. As of right now, we only recommend that you wear the insoles while WALKING. Vigorous exercises like jogging or basketball will cause your feet to develop nasty blisters & red marks.. and you may get frustrated and quit using the insoles. In summary, wear the insoles everywhere you go (WALKING).

      Can I wear the insoles while walking in bare feet?
- You can try, but we do NOT recommend it because blisters WILL develop within a month or two.

      Honestly, does it hurt wearing those Kimi/Yoko insoles?
- Based from our experiences & many others, Kimi/Yoko insoles may hurt a little within the first week, but after that you’ll quickly get used to the feeling. After a week, it does not hurt anymore. Be sure to walk with these insoles, but NEVER jog with them or else blisters will develop.

      If I’m not allowed to wear the insoles in bare feet, can I wear very thin socks instead?
- You can try.. but listen to your body & check your feet DAILY for any blisters or skin thickening. If you feel that you can handle it, then wear thin socks. If not, just wear normal socks (not too thin or not too thick).

MFIII Supplement

      (new) I checked the MFIII website and realized that they haven't edited nor changed their site since 2001. This makes me kind of suspicious. I also asked a good friend of mine (who has finished his doctorate in medicine recently) what he thinks about it. He said it's a SCAM. A good one, but a scam. What do you think?
- We've said it many times on the website that even the manufacturer & inventor of MFiii has never claimed that this supplement will help with height increase. The fact that Growtaller.net is mouthing about its miraculous effect on height increase is pretty outrageous; however, MFiii sheep cell therapy DOES have some effect on young cells & cartilage growth. In the lumbar routine, we have it as "optional" and therefore it's up to the readers to draw their own conclusion. In summary, taking MFiii alone will NOT help to grow taller.. but taking it while doing the lumbar routine is a different story (one which we're about to discover very soon).

      (new) If I were to buy in bulk (eg, 3 to 6 boxes of MFIII), where can I get discount?
- http://www.supple4u.com/e/mf3sheep.htm

      How does MF3 of Switzerland work?
- MF3 is the high-tech softgel capsule form of the originally secret Cell Therapy/ Live Cell Therapy of Switzerland. This supplement is mainly used for anti-aging & rejuvenation of the skin. It helps to regenerate cells, tissues, organs, and helps to improve joints and discs flexibility.

MFIII of Switzerland hi-tech capsules are fully researched, developed and manufactured in Switzerland. The method employed in these capsules produces sheep cells which remain biologically active (a proven technique for gently conserving biological substances), without damaging the effectiveness of the valuable big bioactive matter.

The exact dosage of the cell preparations can be accurately measured and sterility controlled. Cell Therapy is the only process in the world that has been proven safe and effective in slowing down the aging process and dramatically regaining your health, vitality and physical power.

MFIII capsules are deemed the most perfected anti aging and cell activating oral supplement from more than 15 years of research and development. MFIII bio capsules bypass the stomach and dissolve in the small intestine whereby the active ingredients are fully absorbed by the body. The advantage of dissolution in the stomach is that it avoids the destruction of active peptides and their functions by gastric acid thereby ensuring the bioavailability of the cell elements consumed. It is currenty the most advanced bio-technological product with a very high metabolic activity.

Its active ingredients are small molecular peptides which are absorbed by the body without losing their effects to induce regenerative functions. The placenta extracts of MFIII extracts are from cell culture. They are very foreign contents and are 99% water-soluble.

In comparison with other placental products, MFIII being hormones and protein free will not supply artificial hormones to our body, which would affect our own hormones production. Dependency on Hormones Therapy may be effective during treatment, however will loose its effects when discontinued. This can be dangerous as it affects the natural balance of the endocrine system. Since, MFIII is protein free, the risk of allergy is highly minimized, as the chance of attacking a foreign body is negligible.

The Active substances in MFII are extracted with hi-tech biotechnological processes. These extract so called homologous elements entered our body to contribute enormously to re-vitality through activation and regeneration of our damaged and aging cells.

The ratio of active ingredients in MVIII is set after prolonged researches and trials in various scientific fields towards achievements of the best concentration of the active ingredients. Both the inner ingredients and outside lac of MFIII capsules are stablized. [Supple4u.com & Youngeryounger.com & MF3swiss.com]

      Okay… I still don’t understand how this so-called “sheep cell” supplement work. Are there any advanced explanations? Where I can buy it?
- Visit these sites for complete details:

http://www.mf3swiss.com
http://www.youngeryounger.com
http://www.supple4u.com/e/mf3sheep.htm (discount if buy in bulk)
http://www.growtaller.net/supplement.html
http://www.mf3usa.com
http://www.green-beauty.info

      What is Cell Therapy?
- Cell Therapy means a treatment with biological substances. These substances are the cells and cell elements from unborn sheep.

NOTE: No killing or sacrifices of sheep's life were carried out in the extraction of cell elements from the sheep.

      How popular is MF3?
- According the Official website Mf3swiss.com, MF3 is sold in more than 37 countries worldwide.

      Give me more info about live cell therapy.. please?
- Live Cell Therapy (or Cell Therapy) starts with the selection of specific organ cells from a fetal (baby) animal bred specifically for this purpose. Many years of experience have shown that sheep are the best donor animals because they are vital, hardy animals with the best immune systems and natural disease resistance. Sheep proteins are particularly compatible with the human body and trigger no immune reactions. In Live Cell Therapy, these vigorous young cells, with their vital life force still active, are injected into a human host.

      How are these substances administered?
- To be taken orally.

      When is Cell Therapy indicated, that is, when should a person consider having Cellular therapy?
- One of the most frequent fields of application is in premature aging, physical exhaustion, and signs of degeneration and general loss of vitality.

      Besides revitalization, are there other uses for Cellular therapy?
- There are many, one is the stimulation of glands. If there is a loss of potency stamina in the male, cellular therapy will be renewed to its full potency in record time.

      What about cardiovascular diseases?
- Cellular therapy has been effective in arteriosclerosis. It also had a positive effect on other metabolic diseases such as Parkinson's disease, menopause syndrome, bronchial asthma, and chronic indigestion.

      Some people feel they are losing their mental capacity, like memory, as they grow older...?
- There is absolutely no reason for this. Cellular therapy helps by increasing mental capacity. Even in cases of chronic diseases which have persisted for many years and no longer respond to conventional medication, cell therapy can be beneficial because it activates the endogenous powers of resjustance and revitalizes patients.

      Who should take the Live Cell Therapy?
- Any person regardless of their age that wants to improve the quality of their physical life, or those who because of premature aging have lost that sparkle of life, and feel tired all the time with no energy.

      What is the best age to start taking the Cell Therapy?
- There is no specific age group, there are young people who take it to prevent the premature aging symptoms, and of course those who take it to cure or alleviate many physical problems.

      Will Cell Therapy make you a better person?
- Of course it will, anybody that feels good, with good health, full of energy and stamina will become a much happier person, and will be able to give happiness to their loved ones!

      Is MF3 safe? Are there any possible side effects with the Cell Therapy?
- In 70 years, there has never been a single reported case of any kind. It has been documented in more than 50,000 medical articles worldwide as wholefully beneficial and effective.

Cell Therapy is the only process in the world that has been proven safe and effective in slowing down the aging process and dramatically regaining your health, vitality and physical power. MFIII is totally safe and can be used in conjunction with any other vitamins or nutritional supplements. [Youngeryounger.com & MF3swiss.com]

      Can I take MFIII Cell Therapy with any other nutritional supplements?
- Absolutely, MFIII Cell Therapy is a 100% biological treatment without drugs of any kind. It is a totally safe and natural therapy. Unlike human growth hormones therapy where some harmful side effects are evidenced in some patients.

      Has anyone tried MF3? What’s the success rate?
- Scroll down to read the success/failure stories from other users.

We believe the success rate of growing taller by just taking MF3 supplement ALONE is very low; however, the success rate is possibly much HIGHER when taking MF3 plus following the Lumbar Routine (doing inverted sit-ups with weights).

      Does MF3 work to increase height? Or is this another scam?
- Presently, we DO NOT have the answer to this question; however, there have been many reports from many users who claimed to have “felt renewed”. Apparently, there must be something amazing or strange about the supplement. That’s why we’re very interested to experiment it. Below, there are some great articles, theories, & evidence about MF3.. read it for yourself & draw your own conclusion.

Does it work? We don’t know. There is no scientific evidence documenting any of the claims made for Live Cell Therapy, all of which are based on testimonials, not on rigorous scientific study. [drweil.com]

      Is MF3 FDA approved?
- Yes, MFIII is clinically tested and FDA approved.

      How long should I use MF3 supplement to see noticeable growth?
- We DO NOT KNOW because there haven’t been that many credible success stories going around. According to mf3swiss.com, it takes 6 continuous months for optimum results. You can also continue taking MFIII daily just like you would with vitamins for as long as you like. Heavy smoking & alcoholic drinks may delay a good result. Again, noticeable growth is NEVER guaranteed because the manufacturer of MF3 has NOT made any claims about height increase; therefore, it’s best to use MF3 while following the Lumbar Routine for better results.

      Can I use MF3 for 6 months only… and then stop?
- As of now, our easyheight team does not have the answer. Our plan is to experiment using MF3 for 6 to 12 months straight. We’ll post further results on this website by late December 2006.
 

      What’s the history of MF3?
- Live Cell Therapy was first invented in an injection form by Swiss physician Dr. Paul Niehans in 1931. Because of their extreme beauty and health benefits but very high cost, Cell Therapy injections have long been a celebrity secret in preserving a youthful appearance and prolonging vital health.

Pope Pius XII was so pleased with the treatment that he inducted Dr. Paul Niehans, the founder of Live Cell Therapy, into the Papal Academy of Science, making him the successor to the late Sir Alexander Fleming, the discoverer of penicillin.

Many celebrities, presidents, and members of the Swiss World Cup teams have benefited from Cell Therapy. President Eisenhower, Prime Minister Winston Churchill, and French General De Gaulle received it to maintain their powers of concentration and their physical endurance.

Adenauer credited it with giving him the energy to lead the Republic of Germany though he was more than 90 years old. Charlie Chaplin said it enabled him to become married and father children after age 70.

Exclusive clinics for the rich & famous in Switzerland have administered the Anti-Aging Live Cell Therapy to both western and oriental celebrities, improving and prolonging their vitality and preserving their youthful appearance and abilities.

In the past, the only way to receive Live Cell Therapy was to go to such exclusive clinics in Switzerland at a cost of $22,000 - which is why this wonderful therapy remained a secret to celebrities, UNTIL NOW...

For the first time in 70 years, Live Cell Therapy has become available to the public in the form of high-tech softgel capsules called MFIII, making it possible and affordable to receive the incredible benefits without leaving your home!
[Youngeryounger.com & MF3swiss.com]

      When was MF3 manufacturing plant established?
- MFIII Manufacturing Plant in Switzerland established since 1957, occupying more than 18,000 sqm. Laboratoires Dom AvMM Biotechnologies is a premier Swiss joint venture collaboration between two Swiss entities established since the early 80's with the main objectives of Research, Development and Formulations of Swiss Cell Therapy Extract. [Green-beauty.info]

      MF3 supplement is too damn expensive, going at $160 a bottle for 30 capsules which is only good for a month. Is MF3 for real?
- Yes, it’s expensive.. and our goal is to put out $3000 US in the coming months to experiment on Kimi/Yoko insoles, MF3 supplement, & other research projects. In summary, do NOT spend money on MF3 and expect to “unfuse” your growth plates and grow a few inches taller. It WILL NEVER happen. Growing taller takes at least 6 to 12 months and even with MF3 supplement, it’s only an add-on supplement whereby perhaps you should follow our Lumbar Routine if you want to realistically grow taller.

      What’s the difference between MFIII VP & MFIII PE?
- MFIII VP is short for Vegetal Placenta. MFIII PE stands for Placenta Extracts which is created from cell culture. There’s NOT MUCH difference between the two except that MFIII VP is for vegetarians.

      What should I expect after consuming 3 boxes of MF3?
- After consumption of 2 to 6 boxes (depending on individual life style) of MFIII PE, you can begin to feel and enjoy the followings:

Rejuvenation and Anti-aging
Regenerated cells, tissues and organs
More Flexible joints and disc
Vast improvement in Immune System against diseases
Younger and more Vibrant looks
Enhancement in stamina, energy level and sexual function
Finer skin texture, toned color and also a firmer body
Improvement in blood circulation and deeper relaxing sleep
[Green-beauty.info]

      Is MF3 worth the hype?
- MFIII PE of Switzerland is NOT a drug, as it does not contain any chemicals but solely a nutritional supplement branded by many as the 'Rolls Royce of all nutritional supplements'.

      Which Placenta Extracts are better - Human or Animal like Sheep Extracts? Why doesn't one go for Human extracts instead of Animal? Are human extracts really more compatible than Animals?
- In principle, it would have little risk of allergy if human extracts were applied onto human bodies. However, as the advancement in technology and civilization, human bodies start to contact all kinds of viruses, bacteria, heavy metal, radiation in the environment and chemical medications soon after their birth which cause lots of toxins in the cells of the human body. Some of the toxins cannot be eliminated even with high temperature, high pressure, anti-toxins programs or sterilization programs. Such toxins in the human body will remain inside. Coupled with unavoidable, uncontrollable and unhealthy dietary intake of human beings, (We are what we eat) apart from possibility of AIDS transmissions, certain European Countries & USA regulations and sanctions. Ethical and Moral Reasoning against usage of human placenta. Animal is without the preferred choice. Perhaps the most differentiating part would be the quality of these animals raised solely for medicament purposes in specially designed farmhouses, simply called Medical Animals (not the food animals which we raised for food consumption). Medical Animals can be controlled such as the raising environment, food and health control. We can manually control their living conditions and eliminate the negative factors for their health. Medical Animals never given antibiotics, hormones or chemicals unlike their Food Animal counterparts. Therefore, all the European pharmaceutical factories prefer animal to human. And sheep in particular are the best choice as they are cancer free, aids free and having the best immune systems compared to any other animals. [Green-beauty.info]

      Protein & Fat Free - The Other MF III Advantage over human or any other animal extracts. Why must one remove the protein from the extracts? Does that mean they also remove the enzymes, protenzymes, inhibitors, immunoregulatory factors, transport and storage proteins, Receptors, DNA and RNA?
- Big protein molecular in human or most animal placenta extracts could cause fatal allergic reactions to some people. MF III is protein and fat free with small molecular of enzymes, inhibitors, immunoregulaory factors, receptors, DNA, RNA…etc., are still kept in the extract. [Green-beauty.info]

      How different are MF III gel caps and PE soft gels from other placenta extracts apart from being Swiss and their unmatchable impressive list of credentials and certifications?
- Swiss Originals - MF III oral supplements are very special which other pharmaceutical manufacturers could not imitate because the main ingredients are parts of biological extracts and also from cell culture. Furthermore, the outside coating ensures the active peptides to be totally absorbed by the body. MF III supplements are strongly recommended as long-term health maintenance products in this respect as similar to multivitamin intakes. [Green-beauty.info]

      Is it possible for others emulate the unique formulation of MF III?
- The formulation in MF III which is closely guarded involves a tremendous effort of about 30 biotechnologists, researchers, doctors, chemists, pharmacists, quality controllers, etc. by Laboratories DomAvMM and are fully patent protected even from their manufactures. The main active ingredients, Dermacenta Extracts from the special plants in MF III VP Gel caps and the Sheep Extracts cell cultured in MF III PE soft gels are specially procured, processed and blended using special techniques by a special team in Laboratories DomAvMM itself before passing over to their very own manufacturers for final encapsulation into capsules form. [Green-beauty.info]

      Was MF3 aggressively & clinically tested?
- MFIII IS clinically tested by Bio-HC, one of Europe largest and most sophisticated Clinical Test research centre in Pessac, France under GLP (Good Laboratories Practice conditions.) Bio-HC in Vitro Department comprises of a group of dynamic and experienced experts. These professionals include physicians, pharmacists, dermatologists, allergologists, biochemists and bacteriologists. In order to ensure MFIII is totally harmless and have scientific objectivity Bio-HC in Vitro Department conducted and validated toxicological and pharmacological studies on MFIII. The test report was further attested and audited by PHYCHER Bio Developpement. MFIII is also test analysed by other 3 Swiss Research bodies including Laboratoire Dr. Matt.

      Is there any certification?
- MFIII is originally manufactured and packed in Switzerland with full conformity to international stringent standards of GMP, SQS, ISO9001, ISO14001, European Eurocerta certifications, GLP , TQM, SOP and Swiss Certification SCES002023. MFIII also comes with independent Swiss laboratories reports and analyses. For complete details about MF3’s certification & clinically approved info, visit the Official Website at MF3swiss.com or Green-beauty.info (highly recommended!)

      What are the ingredients in each MF3 capsule?
- The ingredients include: Sheep placenta powder, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E, Vitamin B3, Vitamin H, Vitamin C, Vitamin B9, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Garlic Oil, Beta-carotene, Acerola extract, Gelatin. [MF3swiss.com]

      Do I have to use MF3 supplement for best results while following the Lumbar Routine?
- We DO NOT know for sure; however, our ongoing experiments with MF3 are being conducted and we will report back further results by late December 2006. Scroll down to read more success stories, evidence, & theories about MF3. Use your best judgment. You may choose to include MF3 in conjunction with the Lumbar Routine as you wish.

Milk

      Can you overdose on calcium?
- It’s UNLIKELY that you will overdose on calcium. There is an upper level of 2,500 milligrams (mg) per day, a level that is far above what you need. You just need to approach calcium with a little education. Don't drink a quart of milk plus fortified cereal plus fortified juice plus a supplement. Healthy people excrete the extra calcium, but there are situations in which too much calcium can exacerbate renal problems and other conditions. [Eatingwell.com]

      What about caffeine?
We don't know whether the calcium is coming from the bones or from the diet, but caffeine can increase the amount of calcium lost through urine. Some reports say that 2 to 4 tablespoons of milk will offset the effects of 5 cups of coffee. Lattes, for example, are good. [Eatingwell.com]

      What are the nutritional differences between soymilk and regular milk? What are the benefits, and is one better than the other?
- The major difference between soymilk and "regular" milk (predominantly cow's milk in the United States; goat and sheep's milk are other options) is that one is derived from a plant and the other from an animal. Although ethical, hypothetical, or debatable issues frequently arise when discussing this subject, this answer is going to deal strictly with the nutritional differences between these two kinds of milk.

Soymilk is not technically a milk, but a beverage made from soybeans. It is the liquid that remains after soybeans are soaked, finely ground, and then strained. Since it doesn't contain any lactose, soymilk is suitable for lactose intolerant folks. It's also a popular cow's milk substitute for vegetarians since it's based on a plant source (others include rice, oat, almond, coconut, and potato milk). [Goaskalice.com]

      What about whole fat milk?
- You should make a switch from whole to nonfat or low fat milk. Skim milk or is fine, but some people prefer Vitamin D milk.

      Hey Sky, what type of milk do you consume?
- I drink Vitamin D milk.

      I tend to have diarrhea when drinking milk. I happen to fart sometimes. It’s a nightmare! What should I do?
- The easiest way to prevent diarrhea or gas is to drink little, say half a glass of milk. Do NOT drink a whole glass of milk.. but drink half a glass now, then a few hours later finish the rest.

      I don’t like milk at all. What can I substitute instead?
- You can make a switch by eating lots of cheese & yogurt daily.

      I’m a 14 year-old male. How much will I grow from exercising, stretching, and drinking milk?
- Your growth will steadily increase in height and weight until you reach 13 - 15 years. Then you will add lots of height and weight because of an adolescent growth spurt. You will keep growing until age 23, but will reach 90% of your adult height by age 18. [Dietitian.com] & [Google.com]

      Will I develop kidney stones from drinking too much milk?
- Kidney stones RARELY occur. Don’t worry about it. If any concerns, speak to your doctor.

      Should I drink milk before bedtime?
- Try NOT to drink milk before bedtime because you need a full 8-hour of non-disruptive sleep (that means NOT going to the bathroom). Consume milk at dinner instead.

      What is IGF-1?
- There is a growth hormone more powerful than even GH. That hormone is called insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I). Each sip of milk contains IGF-I. IGF-I in humans and cows both contain 70 amino acids. Also, scientists have estimated that IGF-1 is 10 times more potent than Human Growth Hormone (hgh) in its healing anabolic effects. Here’s an excerpt, “IGF-1 is far safer... than human growth hormone. In fact, the vast majority of strength increasing, muscle increasing and anti-aging effects of growth hormone are because of the ability of growth hormone to increase IGF-1.” -Dr. Alex Duarte, O. D., Ph.D. [Igf-1.info]

      Do I have to drink milk & eat cheese daily?
- Drinking 3 glasses of milk or more everyday is already adequate. In this case, there’s no need to eat cheese. However, if you don’t like milk, then consume cheese & yogurt instead. You should make every attempt to drink milk because it contains many amazing growth hormones, IGF-1, proteins, & steroids.

Miscellaneous

      What are some things that stunt growth?
- 1. Being passive.; 2. Being conservative. ; 3. Alcohol.; 4. Smoking.; 5. Consuming too many candies or carbohydrates.; 6. Consuming too many fats.; 7. Not having enough sleep or sleeping irregularly.; 8. Not having correct posture.; 9. Not doing any physical exercises.; 10. Quitting any efforts in growing taller too soon. [Growtaller.net & other sources]

      Sky, you know.. I truly want to grow taller.. but it’s fucking difficult because I tend to be lazy at times.. sometimes, I ask myself, “why am I jogging to lose weight?”.. “what am trying to increase height?”.. PLEASE HELP!
- Here is the secret technique to help YOURSELF grow taller. Simply follow these steps:

1. Print a good picture of each of your favorite celebrities from the Internet.
2. Use our celebrity search engine to find out their height and write it down on top of the picture you printed out. 
3. Every day before eat, sleep, or exercise, look at the picture for a while, then think how beautiful/ handsome your favorite celebrities are, and how YOU can look the same if YOU grow just a few inches taller! This will give you much more motivation and excitement to use Kimi or follow the height increase routine more intensely, eat more, and sleep well. This strategy worked wonders for many people. How could this work? Your constant and extra desire for height will not only make all of your efforts more effective, but also will help you to focus! Have you ever considered a simple fact: when you look at pictures of your dream girls/ guys, you feel very hot, excited, and aroused? That is the result of the sex hormone produced under the influence of your desire. Desire, desire! People who succeed in one thing must first have STRONG AND CONSTANT desire for it! This simple but very secret technique is proven to work well with the application of other height increase routine. By: GrowTaller.net (modified by easyheight team)

      What’s the main regulator of growth in teenagers? What’s the difference between growth hormone & insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1)?
- Growth hormone (GH) is traditionally considered to be the main regulator of growth. During puberty, elevated sex steroid concentrations (especially oestrogens) stimulate GH production, leading to an activation of the whole GH/Insulinlike growth factor-1 (IGF-1) axis. This activation is mostly characterized by an increase in the amplitude of GH pulses rather than an increase in frequency or in duration. Interactions between GH and sex steroids (especially androgens) express an anabolic effect on muscle mass, bone mineralization and body proportion which constitutes the male and the female adult body composition. [Pubmed.com]

      You know.. I love fast-foods like the hamburgers at McDonalds & Burger King. Is there any evidence about their negative effects on growth?
- Fast-foods are not good because you’ll get fatter & fatter. It’s acceptable to consume fast-foods less than twice a week, but don’t go overboard. Also, reward your body with 6-8 glasses of water whenever you eat hamburgers or French fries so to flush out all the fats & help with digestion.

“In a recent British study, one group of schoolchildren was given hamburgers, French fries, and other familiar lunch foods; the other was fed nineteen-forties-style wartime rations such as boiled cabbage and corned beef. Within eight weeks, the children on the rations were both taller and slimmer than the ones on a regular diet.” http://www.newyorker.com/fact/content/?040405fa_fact

      I’m a 14 year-old female. What’s the guaranteed way to grow 3-6 inches taller?
- Seek advice from an endocrinologist and they may tell you that your best bet is to try HGH injections if your mom is willing to put out $30,000 US a year (however, half of the cost will be covered by insurance & the drug manufacturer). It's realistic to expect 3 to 6 inches with HGH injections at age 14. You’re highly unlikely to grow taller with other supplements like alfalfa, L-dopa, glutamine, glycine, etc. For complete info, click here to read the 20/20 ABC News article (highly recommended!)

      Why is it important to get 8 full hours of sleep?
- Check out the great article below.

Monday, 31 January, 2005, 00:05 GMT
Bones 'grow most at night time'

The notion that children grow taller while they sleep is probably true, US researchers say. They put sensors into the leg bones of baby lambs and confirmed that most growth spurts occurred when the animals were at rest or sleeping. The University of Wisconsin scientists believe the same is true in humans, and say it might explain why children get growing pains at night-time. Their findings appear in the Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics.

Bone length was continuously measured by the sensors every 167 seconds for around three weeks. At least 90% of the bone growth occurred when the lambs were asleep or resting. Researcher Dr Norman Wilsman said: "What was really interesting was that the bones were growing only when the animals were lying down, and almost no growth occurs when the lambs are standing or moving around."

The researchers believe that when the animal is at rest, pressure on the bones involved with growth - the growth plates - is eased, allowing them to elongate.

"Growth plates may be like springs that, during standing and walking, experience compression and tension," said Dr Wilsman.

"When these strains are eased, as when the animal lies down or goes to sleep, they resume growing," he said. Co-researcher Dr Kenneth Noonan said: "Growth is not a continuum. "There are growth spurts, which may occur within the daily life of lambs and possibly humans too." Dr Jeremy Wales, a consultant paediatrician who has studied child growth at Sheffield Children's Hospital, said: "There have been human studies that also document this.

"Children do have growth spurts at night." He said French folk law back in the 1500s claimed children grew at night. Dr Tom Hutchison, consultant pediatrician in Bath, said it was unclear whether this pattern of growth would be linked with growing pains for a number of reasons. "The most rapid growth occurs in teens, but growing pains are most common among children aged six to 10."

Children can also get growing pains during the day.  "The important thing is that these pains are a normal part of childhood and patients shouldn't be overly alarmed," he said. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4215003.stm

      Is it true that 99% of all HGH products or creams are just a bunch of crap?
- Tell us if you agree after absorbing the following info:

No way to grow taller after puberty
Gabe Mirkin, M.D.
http://www.drmirkin.com/morehealth/9453.html

Web sites for products such as "HeightGrowth" are so unbelievable that the people who wrote them must be laughing as they steal people's money for totally worthless products.

They tell you that if you take HeightGrowth, you will continue to grow until you are as tall as you like, at any age. If that were true, we would see people who are 15 feet tall and basketball would be an entirely different sport.

Bones do not grow throughout their length. They grow from growth centers, called the epiphysis, near their ends. When a person reaches puberty, growth centers close one after the other until all the growth centers are closed forever and a person's bones can never grow again. After that, a person can grow wider, but not taller.

Even before a person reaches puberty, the product will have absolutely no effect on growth. The ad claims that HeightGrowth is made of a special mixture of herbs and minerals, and lists 23 plants, many of them vigorous vines such as kudzu, which grows so rapidly that it covers trees and buildings all over the South, and can cross a road overnight. So when you eat kudzu vine and other rampant-growing plants, they want you to believe that you will grow like the vines. Of course this is ridiculous. Kudzu vine grows rapidly because of its genetic structure called DNA. But you cannot absorb DNA from plants or animals that you eat; it is broken down in your stomach and intestines into its nucleic acid building blocks, which have no effect on your own DNA.

The tragedy is that some people will shell out their hard earned money to someone who is making fun of them. They have a 30-day money-back guarantee, even though they recommend that you take their product for six months or more to see results. They know you will probably be too embarrassed to ask for your money back, and people who have tried to get action on similar guarantees report that their money is never returned from these scams.

      Hey sky i have a question if i am a 15 year-old boy. My bones are still open and U do your stretching, plus lots of kicking & cycling. How many inches do you think I would grow in 1-2 month. I have not had any big growth spurt yet.
- Hardly any. With bone remodeling exercises (i.e., kicking or cycling), it's very difficult to lengthen the long bone (purely made of solid bone) regardless of any age. Therefore, the success rate is likely very low if your intent is to grow the shin or thigh bone. The only proven way to successfully elongate the shin or thigh bone is thru limb surgery. However, the success rate may possibly be much higher if your goal is to thicken the lumbar cartilage discs.

      What is it about the Dutch and how has Netherlands become a land of giants in just a century’s time?
- Everyone knows about the Dutch love of milk (a study in Bavaria found a direct correlation between height and the number of cows per capita). The Dutch are taller than the Italians, one man suggested, because they go to bed at a reasonable hour.

      What’s the quickest way to grow taller? I need a reality check real bad!
- The QUICKEST way to add 2 inches to your legs is through FitBone Limb Surgery (takes about 14 months.. and costs $50,000 US).

      By the way did you say you were doing some piezoelectric vs. vibration experiments.. how did those turn out? mind sharing the results?
- We did experiment the piezoelectric vs. vibration experiments with some technological vibrators & massage stimulators.. but later found that mechanisms & results weren’t relevant to height increase.. because our goal was no longer about 'bone remodeling' (which may take years to see noticeable growth). Our present goal is ALL ABOUT the phenomenon of the lumbar fibrocartilage discs.