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How it works: Kimi
(or Yoko) insole is the "grow taller" device (manufactured in Malaysia and
other Asian countries) which supposedly increases your growth hormone
production by stimulating the pituitary gland action. The manufacturers of Kimi claim that you can grow a few inches taller by
wearing these insoles because they help to increase your growth hormone
production dramatically and naturally.
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Kimi insoles are naturally made of hard
plastic. For more than a decade since its release in 1992, there have been
NO DATA or credible success stories reported. Some websites claim that Kimi is the result of extensive medical research by
renowned Japanese scientists who specialized in human growth. Yet I’m
confused... because the Japanese are among the shortest people on earth.
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The
application of Kimi can give you health benefits
such as a balanced metabolism, increased blood circulation, better
digestion, smoother breathing, less tiredness, a slowing down in aging, and
a stronger immune system. However, there has been NO EVIDENCE whatsoever
about Kimi’s effectiveness regarding the
relation between growth hormone production and height increase in adults.
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Experimented by: Sky
Statistical Success Rate: On-going research/experiments (Athletes & Others)
- As of Dec. 2005, on-going research & experiments are being conducted. Stay tuned for site updates.
Most people (90%) who have purchased both Kimi and
Yoko shoe insole suggest that this device is a big scam because they have NOT
grown any centimeter after 4 months of wearing the insoles while waking and
exercising.
On the other hand, there have been rare reports from some lucky individuals who claim
to have grown an inch in height after jogging for about 6 to 12 months while
wearing the insoles. Some of them are forced to stop wearing these
insoles because their feet would bleed, or worst, develop nasty blisters and
red marks due to the intense friction of the feet against the rough-edge
insoles. In summary, to maximize the benefits of foot reflexology by Kimi it is advised that you should undertake some active
sports like jogging, basketball or intensive walking. But honestly,
can you handle the pain? Wouldn’t growth hormone injections be much
safer and less painful? Even with growth hormone injections, you’re
UNLIKELY to grow longer cartilage or bones.
Level of Difficulty: Not Easy
Duration:
4 to 6 weeks off and on (December 2003)
- Growing taller with Kimi insoles was my FIRST
experiment back in December 2003 when I started this whole height increase
project.
Result: Not conclusive - to be experimented again by Summer 2006
- The result of this experiment is not available due to the fact
that I only experimented with the Kimi insoles for
less than six weeks (off and on). I don’t want to reveal any data that
are not fully analyzed.
Theory: Adults
(21 years old and above) whose growth plates have closed, it’s possible
that the overproduction of growth hormones will NOT help to lengthen long
bones. In other words,
you’re UNLIKELY to grow any centimeter if you were to benefit from
excessive growth hormone secretion (by the help of Kimi).
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After hearing all the hype about Kimi insoles, I immediately took a bus to New York City and
went to see Joe (owner of growtaller.net). At his office, I was blown away
by his friendly attitude and bought the Kimi
insoles for $50 US.
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In my 1-week experiment, I wore the
insoles while walking and jogging. About three days later, I could feel the
burning sensation caused by the intense friction of the insoles being
pressed against my feet. So I quit.
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Reasons: I wore the Kimi insoles everyday while walking and jogging for two
weeks straight and was forced to stop wearing them because my feet began to develop
blisters and red marks. Did I wear socks? No, I didn’t. Many people claim
that you’re UNLIKELY to feel any sensation from the stimulation of the
insoles unless you wear them with bare feet.
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I read many articles about the power of foot
reflexology and honestly believed that the Kimi
insoles have got to work. But it turned out sour.
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Wearing the insoles with bare feet hurts
like hell. If you remove these insoles and walk with bare feet, it feels
like walking on clouds.
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Explanation: Do Kimi insoles
really help to increase growth
hormone production? Gigantism is the result of growth hormone overproduction
in early childhood leading to a skeletal height up to 8 feet (2.5m) or more
in which long bones continue to grow. Acromegaly
results when growth hormone secretion is overproduced after the onset of
puberty. According to many research studies and pharmacology
textbooks, for adults who suffer from acromegaly their
long bones will NOT grow or thicken; instead, their internal tissues will
grow such as enlarged tongue, hands, and feet. Subsequently, adults who pay thousands
of US dollars to have growth hormone injections (#1 powerful method of growth
hormone secretion) and even that their long bones are NOT growing, what
chances are there that you will grow taller from these cheap shoe insoles?
Absolutely NO CHANCE!
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Evidence: Kimi basically
works on the ancient principles of foot reflexology through continuous
massage of certain reflex points at the bottom of your feet. Simply place the
most convex parts of the Kimi stimulator insoles
against the most concave part of your shoes and cut away the extra part of
the insole along the closest dotted line to exactly fit your foot. According
to a new study, foot reflexology helps to lower blood pressure and enhances
the overall well-being.
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Cobblestone
walking good for seniors, lowers blood pressure among other things - Jun
30, 2005
A recently completed study by scientists at the Oregon Research Institute
(ORI) in Eugene confirmed earlier findings from a pilot study that walking
on a cobblestone mat surface resulted in significant reductions in blood
pressure and improvements in balance and physical performance among adults 60
and over. An article published in an early online publication of
the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society summarizes the study results
in a randomized trial.
"These are very exciting results," notes John Fisher, Ph.D., one of
the lead scientists on the study. "Compared to conventional walking, the
experience of walking on the river rock-like surface of these manufactured
cobblestone mats improved participants' balance, measures of mobility, as
well as reducing their blood pressure. These issues are highly important for
preventing and delaying the onset of frailty among older adults, as well as
helping them maintain their current health
status."
Cobblestone-like walking paths are common in China. The activity is rooted in
traditional Chinese medicine and relates to some of the principles of
reflexology, in that the uneven surface of the cobblestones stimulate and
regulate "acupoints" located on the soles
of the feet. These acupoints are
purportedly linked to all organs and tissues of the body. Although there is
considerable anecdotal evidence indicating the health benefits of cobblestone
walking, (e.g., pain relief, sleep enhancement, improved physical and mental
well-being), until recently no controlled studies have been undertaken to
scientifically evaluate its benefits and efficacy.
"We visited China
and noticed that adults of all ages spent about 30 minutes each day walking,
standing, and sometimes dancing on these beautifully laid paths of river
stones in the parks and gardens of large cities. They did this for their
health every day of the week. We used manufactured mats that replicated these
cobblestone paths and developed a special protocol so that participants
gradually got used to walking on the uneven surface of the mats,"
reported Fisher.
Participants in the study, which was funded by the National Institute on
Aging (Grant AG20470), were divided into an experimental group -- the
cobblestone mat walkers -- and a control group which took part in
conventional walking activities for one hour, three times per week for 16
weeks. At the end of the study, mat walkers were found to have better scores
on measures of balance, physical function, and blood pressure than those in
the conventional walking group. This new physical activity could provide a
different choice of physical activity that is therapeutic and
health-enhancing and that can be done quickly and easily in the comfort of
one's home. The mats are available directly from the Oregon Research
Institute in Eugene, Oregon. Please phone 541.484.2123 for more
information.
Oregon Research Institute, founded in 1960, is a non-profit behavioral
research center with offices in Eugene and Portland, Oregon and Albuquerque, New
Mexico. ORI is a nationally and internationally
recognized research organization, committed to conducting behavioral research
to improve the health of all citizens.
Source: Medicalnewstoday.com
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