Ways to gain height without growth hormones

Dev80 ↓

Tue, Oct 22 2024, 9:51 pm

My child is small not due to any growth hormone deficiency and we've decided (with our endocrinologist) not to go the growth hormone shots route for now.
I've seen or heard in passing about supplements or acupuncture that help with growth stimulation that can add a few inches.
Has anyone done any of these with success and can share what you used, age of child, and how many inches they gained?
While I am more than fine with my child being 4"11 to 5"1, I just want to know I explored all options.
Thank you!
I'm in Israel if that makes a difference.

agreer

Tue, Oct 22 2024, 10:06 pm

Height is genetic and hereditary. Are you and your husband short? If yes, your children will be too. I know that because I am short, DH is short, and our oldest is in the 30th percentile for height. He'll be relatively short too.

If you won't do shots, you just need to accept it. Work on it now. Praise them for their skills and talents and attributes and teach them about short people who accomplished great things if they ever worry about their height. There isn't much more you can do.

↑ Dev80 ↓

Tue, Oct 22 2024, 10:41 pm

amother Dodgerblue wrote:

Forever Living has a product called argi, ask your doctor. I've used it and B"H seemed to help

When you say it seems to help - what difference did you notice and what age child?

↑ Dev80 ↓

Tue, Oct 22 2024, 10:45 pm

agreer wrote:

I'm not sure how this is relevant to my question... I'm not asking for tips on acceptance or how to parent my child...

I'm asking for people's experiences who used these methods. It sounds like you did not do this is not a helpful comment.

kiwi strawberry

Wed, Oct 23 2024, 1:07 am

If the child is very short you can test for celiac. They can have it without any obvious symptoms. One common result of Celiac is short stature.

I've also heard of a reflexologist in Israel who has a lot of success helping kids grow through reflexology. Let me know if you want me to dig up that info.

Hatzlacha!

amother

↑ Dodgerblue

Wed, Oct 23 2024, 1:19 am

Dev80 wrote:

When you say it seems to help - what difference did you notice and what age child?

12 year old, definitely grew I just never know if it's a growth spurt,

↑ Dev80 ↓

Wed, Oct 23 2024, 1:49 am

kiwi strawberry wrote:

I think it is the reflexologist that I heard about that people saw success with. If you'd have a way to find the number /contact info I'd really appreciate it!

amother

Snapdragon

Wed, Oct 23 2024, 5:43 am

kiwi strawberry wrote:

If she's working with an endocrinologist they definitely tested for celiac already, it's one of the first things they test for.

OP, not sure what your child's story is and why you decided not to use growth hormones. Have you asked for a second opinion or pushed your endocrinologist on why? Our endocrinologist kept telling us not yet, maybe soon, in a few months, etc until he finally submitted the paperwork to bituach leumi. DS was approved right away once the paperwork was submitted because he's tiny.

amother

Bellflower ↓

Wed, Oct 23 2024, 7:37 am

I have seen a difference with reflexology too. But my daughter didn't grow at all ( I think she was 2 years old then and wear size 12-18 months clothes for over a year) she definitely started growing after reflexology. She's still short though. Maybe I should try reflexology again.

↑ Dev80 ↓

Thu, Oct 24 2024, 12:58 pm

amother Snapdragon wrote:

It's our choice. The endo isn't pushing us one way or another. Since the child isn't GH deficient, the amount that they may gain is not as high. It would just be a few cm with years of daily shots so it doesn't seem worthwhile as this kid really hates shots. But we can reevaluate at a later date.

↑ Dev80

Thu, Oct 24 2024, 12:58 pm

amother Bellflower wrote:

Are you in Israel? If so can I ask who you used? Thanks!

amother

Navy

Sat, Oct 26 2024, 6:39 pm

giftedmom wrote:

Mrs apter in Monsey sells herbs she swears by. Not cheap.

How much is it? Approx
And how do I reach her

amother

↑ Burlywood

Sat, Oct 26 2024, 7:14 pm

amother Navy wrote:

How much is it? Approx
And how do I reach her

Apter (845) 354-8292 not sure if it's a good number

amother

Copper

Sat, Oct 26 2024, 7:24 pm

amother Burlywood wrote:

Apter (845) 354-8292 not sure if it's a good number

would she post it out?

do you know till what age?

isnt it just for gh deficient kids?

amother

Blueberry

Sat, Oct 26 2024, 7:26 pm

Is the child eating nutritiously? A lot of short children are malnourished. They can be malnourished even if they're obese and getting tons of calories, if their diet is not complete.

(Some kids can grow really tall without adequate vitamins but others can't.)