My Issues, Problems, And Concerns With Giving Any Form Of Height Increase Or Grow Taller Advice

This post is to express all of my own personal issues, problems, and concerns with being a person who might be someone people come to or turn to to get advice about how to increase in height or grow taller from. I have noticed that in the last week or so I have been getting multiple email messages to the website email at naturalheightgrowth@gmail.com people who have been asking me for advice on how they can possibly increase their height. Some of them are young and have their growth plates still open. Others are slightly older and have gone past puberty.

Let me state something very clearly right off the bat….

“I am not an expert. I really don’t know or understand as well of the subject of auxology as it seems.” 

When I write or post stuff on this website, I am in the position of a student, a learner of the subjects. I am not a teacher but I do enjoy educating others on some subjects which I have passion about. And I am passionate about auxology. I find it so fascinating that this rather obvious and simply and easy to define problem has never found a solution for so long throughout human history. In the internet space there is almost no website that looks at this specific goal or problem legitimately and actually try to find a real solution.

If you are going to find my email and write to me, I feel slightly uncomfortable giving you advice. There is only a few things I could say but they are probably the same type of stuff I would give to other people who ask the exact same type of question.

Now, let’s see how my advice to your question could possibly turn out. There really is only 3 possible solutions…

1. You get no results – If you happened to not grow/ increase in height from my advice, you might get angry, defensive, and accusatory in attitude and say that I am a charlatan, a fraud, who doesn’t know what I am talking about. Maybe I don’t know what I am talking about. Maybe I am just a bunch of hot air.

I mean, when I see some of the comments left on the HeightQuest blog/website I realize that a lot of people are not getting any results, get very frustrated, and say that LSJL doesn’t work. The other big frustration is that the regular readers and people who have been doing the clamping can’t figure out why is it that Tyler has been the only one who has managed to increase in height to a level which is beyond obvious measurement error. Do I really want to put this website, my own character, my own competence, and the brand of this endeavor in that type of negative light?

2. You get results but you think it was not from my advice – You might decide to try out my advice, but somewhere after the first 3-4 days you lose the discipline, you stop doing whatever exercises or supplement taking I advise. A week later you remember my adivce so you go back to it but you drop the routine or program I created for you over again but decide to pick it up again 2 weeks later when your life seems to have gotten slightly busier. And this pattern repeats itself over and over again. You try out or follow my advice only 25-50% of the time. 3 Months goes by and then you find that you grew say 1 inch.

At this point you have to make a decision at wondering whether it was really my advice that helped you grow or whether it is just natural and it was always going to happen whether I advised you or not.

This is the biggest problem with any advice which I might give. I am in a Catch-22 in my situation. On the one hand, I know for a definitive fact that I can help kids who still have the natural growth possibility (ie open growth plates) to increase even more their growth rate to reach a higher final height. On the other hand, if (or maybe when) these kids to increase their height, I and them can’t really say for sure that it was really from the advice from me.

What would have to be done is to have pair of identical twins try out my advice for one entire year when both are still young enough to grow. That would offer quite possibly the best proof that either my advice would definitely work or I am sure talking nosense. However I don’t know whether I will ever get the influence or opportunity to carry out that type of experiment out.

The only possible outcomes I can see will be all bad though, 4 possibilities totally ….

a. The identical twin who takes my advice diligently become taller than their twin – their twin starts to resent them for being taller. Animosity builds up between them.

b. The identical twin who takes my advice diligently become shorter then their twin – I get called out for being a fraud and it turns out I have been a horrible consultant. I might even get sued for my nigligence and I get financial ruined, declare bankruptcy, and have to live on the street.

c. The identical twin decides not to take my advice diligently – Any results they get which is good they will take credit for. Any bad results which they see they will put the blame on me.

d. The identical twin who takes my advice diligently is the same height as their twin – Again this will suggest that all of my advice which gave them was useless and did nothing. Not a good thing for me for all the research I have done already. It would seem to suggest that all of my research and work was worthless and totally a waste.

3. You get results and you think it was from my advice – Then all I can say is that “great!” you got some results, you are happy, and maybe you decide to spend 3 minutes of your life to write a simple nice email to thank me for helping you get what you want. From a personal selfish point of view, I don’t really get anything substantial from it except an electronic message of curt thanks which they will forget about 5 minutes after writing it.

Objectively, there is very little that I could probably do that could prove to you that my advice would even work. At this point, I am very hesitant to give advice. I would guess that the people who ask me the question want a sort of “magic bullet” which I have discussed before. The reader of this post who has messaged me, I want to tell you that there is no “best” method or strategy.

When I started this website I sincerely wanted to help people and change people’s lives. I guess a part of me dreamed that I would get multiple page long messages from readers saying how much they liked my websiite and how much it has helpe dthem. Almost all the messages I do get are just the short, almost rude in tone questions from people who ask me what is the “secret technique” to grow taller or the “best routine” to do increase in height. My usual first response is that at least be courteous and polite in your messages. I don’t have a “best routine” or “secret technique”. This thing is hard and like all hard questions, there might never be a definite answer to the question.

It does feel like sometimes that a lot of the time that my work and effort has been for in vain and that I am not appreciated at all.

I have my bad qualities and parts. I know that I am not a saint but can get selfish sometimes. I want at least something of substance back for the work that I do.

That is why I have really been thinking about charging a fee for my services to people who message to the website email and decide to ask for advice on how to increase their height. That doesn’t mean that I will charge a fee, only that I have been contemplating and considering it.

Good intentions can only go so far in this world. Don’t abuse the good will of others and treat them as disposable commodities, especially when you come to them to ask them for something that you want. 

So that is all the issues, problems, and concerns I have been feeling or thinking about as a reaction from the number of messages that have been coming to the website email from people around the world. I don’t get angry at people unless they intentionally try to harm me. I just get annoyed and I noticed that I am getting annoyed. Sorry about that. I’ll try to do what I can to help out whenever I can.

 

Free Copy Of Grow Taller 4 Idiots E-Product E-Book Available For Download

Me: This is really a small reminder for anyone who has ever had even the slight inclination to want to see what exactly is inside the most heavily internet marketed E-product on the internet today which is the Grow Taller 4 Idiot E-Book. Somehow I remember finding a copy of the entire full E-Book from a torrent I did a few years ago. Apparently the Grow Taller 4 Idiot E-Book has been around for at least 3-4 years, at least as long as I have been on my search. It is really hard not to run into the long sales pages, opt-in email listing popups, and pure internet marketing sleaze associated with this product without getting.

I’ve had the E-Book up in the Downloads section ever since the beginning, from day 1. When the website was first started, that webpage was originally called the “Products” page. After checking my website analysis software, Clicky, I realized that very few people were ever going to the Products page because I assumee that they thought the page was where I was trying to sell them something, which I wasn’t. That’s why I decided to change the title of the webpage form “Products’ to “Downloads” because the word “downloads” sort of implies that the stuff they will find there might be free, which it is.

I just wanted to remind any readers that a lot of the E-Books for height increase being sold online is already for free and very easy download from the “Downloads” section on my website. 

So  if you really, REALLY still want to see what is inside the book, go to the “Downloads” section of the website and just click on the small pic icon that is underneath the big label “Grow Taller 4 Idiots- Main Book”. The downloading of the 80+ page of E-Book should start automatically. It is in PDF format. 

If you don’t understand what I mean by the icon, just hover the cursor over the small rectangular pic icon and you will see that it is a PDF file for download. Again, just click on it. That’s all there is to it. 

Hope that helps guys. I’m always here trying to help you guys out.

 

Increase Height And Grow Taller Using Hypnosis, Part III, From EasyHeight.Com June 2007 And Sky

Me: This will be my attempt at collecting all of the data from the old height increase websites so that I can make and turn this website into one of the most comprehensive height and height increase database and website on the internet. 

Note: There was a lower section with success stories of people who used either Zixia’s method or the products found from the DeepTrance.Com website. That part I chose not to be included in the post.

This height increase routine using hypnosis was found from using the Wayback Machine and finding the now defunct EasyHeight.Com website. Link source HERE

EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO MEMBERS ONLY
      IMPORTANT: We are not affiliates of Deeptrancenow.com, Amazon.com, or any other hypnotic websites and we do NOT receive any commission or sale for directing you to their website. As stated on our Main webpage, we have NO financial interests in any of the work we do. The following tips & stories are reported by the experimenters themselves and are displayed without alteration of any kind. Since we’re still at the early experimental stage, please do NOT reveal this webpage or any of its contents to anyone. All serious hypnotic experimenters are highly recommended to carefully review this webpage prior to beginning the routine. The advice & suggestions on this webpage may be changed or updated as more solid evidence emerges.

June 27th, 2007:  Height Increase Hypnotic Routine
Written by: Sky
Last updated: June 27th, 2007Note: The following hypnotic routine is based from success stories & tips as reported by Stevey, Zixia, Desmond, Hyp4Height, Johan, and 15 other experimenters including those from Deeptrancenow. To put things in perspective, the following text is outlined in layman’s terms.

Education & Self-exploration: Please spend 1 to 2 weeks to watch the YouTube clips & books as outlined below to prepare for this. Once you’ve done this, visit this webpage often to read the following steps again and again until all the important concepts have registered in your head.

PREPARATION – Child-like Mind:  Before the hypnotic session and throughout its duration, do NOT worry, fear, or doubt anything. If you constantly worry about being short and life itself, then do not attempt this hypnotic routine because it will NOT work for you. Do NOT think too much or abuse your mind. Just go with the flow and the right moment will come. Know that a child-like mind affects creativity and therefore you should be naïve, spontaneous, curious, adaptable, imaginative, open-minded, and playful. The best time to self-hypnotize is when you’re most relaxed and sedated as it is easier to tap into the subconscious mind. Such times include evening, before bedtime, or early in the morning. Now, let’s begin the process!

STEP 1 – Induction Phase:

You may choose to listen to any hypnotic, meditative, or any relaxation CDs to avoid sleepiness, distractions, & impure thoughts. It seems like some people would prefer Deeptrancenow CD. Sitting comfortably or lying down on your bed with eyes closed in a dark room, visualize and feel your ENTIRE body as pure energy or light (NOT as flesh or blood). Be very still and do not move a muscle. No physical effort or movement is needed on your real body. Stay very still or motionless because the deeper you relax the easier it is to tap into the subconscious mind. Your entire body, including head, torso, arms, legs, and everything else is HOLLOW and empty inside out. Your body & legs are so empty and non-existent as if you’re not wearing any clothes or not even lying on a solid surface (bed) but instead suspending or floating as energy. Your body is very light as if it’s made up of thin air. Understand “World View” and believe that the universe and everything around you are made up of energy, and you’re also a part of it. NEVER force yourself or put too much effort into lengthening the legs. Just go with the flow. Once you have this image of light, energy, and emptiness, your next step would be shifting all the energy from all directions of the body towards your lower legs. Remember, do this with ease and relaxation. Do not force anything.

Note: For beginners, the entire Step 1 may take 30 minutes a session to achieve. However, as you advance, it’ll be easier to achieve probably within 15 minutes or so. Remember, you must continue to maintain the feeling of energy and emptiness throughout this hypnotic session (including step 1 and step 2). Now, let’s go to Step 2.

STEP 2 – Go with the Flow:

As you prepare your mind (Step 1), now and for the remaining of the hypnotic session, try your best to again visualize and feel your lower legs lengthening. The light, energy, or electric currents constantly flow from all directions of the body towards your lower legs. Remember, your lower legs are made up of pure energy & light which are hollow and empty. When the right moment is right, you might just feel the sensations of energy currents flowing and tickling. Remember, your body & legs must be motionless or in deep relaxation. “Act as though you are and you will be.” Visualize yourself standing an inch or two taller than your friends & family members or basically come up with any flashbacks that would help you during this process. With 3 or 4 months of daily practice and patience, I have no doubt that you’ll soon become an expert at this! Please note that the entire step 1 & 2 (combined) should be done for 40 to 50 minutes daily (preferably twice).

Step 3 – Realization: 

This is the final step which is known as Realization. Realization is the stage where it’s believed that you’ll achieve permanent height gains and the potential may be unlimited in some cases. For example, Zixia grew an inch every 3-4 months after she achieved Realization. Step 3 may be accomplished by mastering Step 1 & 2. Everyone is so different and therefore it’s difficult to determine when you’ll reach this stage – perhaps within 3 to 10 months. Some lucky individuals may reach this stage and see their 1/2 inch or 1 inch gain within 3-4 months. For others, it may take 6 to 9 months. Other unlucky individuals may never get to this stage at all due to blocked energy currents, impure thoughts, false beliefs, impatience, etc. Nothing works for everyone; thus, if hypnosis isn’t for you, it’s not the end of the world. There are alternatives such as the shinbone/lumbar routine, limb lengthening clinics, etc.

Bonus Tips: According to Stevey (35 y/o who grew 2.5 inches), “[In addition to DeepTranceNow CD], I also made up my own tape which is only 10 mins long which was mostly visualization on my legs growing and stretching etc.. which I played back every day on the train to work.” We believe that this advice may be very significant in terms of improving your success rate. Especially in the first 3 months, listening to any relaxing hypnotic or meditative CDs in your spare time will help to brainwash your mind into thinking that the universe and you are ONE and everything around you are made up of energy. It’ll help you to completely destroy all barriers, impure thoughts, & false beliefs. If you see birds & butterflies flying, ask yourself, are they really flying or is it just surging energy of the universe that help them? You should look at the world and all movable objects or animals in a different way. In summary, whether you’re taking a train to work, sitting on a toilet, or walking your dog, always bring a CD player & headphones with you. Please refrain from driving a car or operating machinery if you’re listening to the CDs. Remember, it is optional to listen to the CDs in your spare time; however, it is REQUIRED to self-hypnotize 30 to 45 minutes daily in your room with eyes closed once or twice daily.

Good luck to all experimenters! Please keep your promise & report back your results by December 30th, 2007 whether you fail or succeed. We need to share your experiences and find out what works and what doesn’t.

Thanks a bunch!
– Sky
webmaster@easyheight.com

PREPARATION: Education & Self-Exploration
       Note:  The main reason why growing taller with self-hypnosis or meditation has such a low success rate because many people skip this introductory step. Before trying to grow taller through self-hypnosis, spend 1 to 2 weeks to watch the following DVD clips & books and to get in the right mindset. You must become a believer or this will NEVER work. Some important concepts that you’ll explore include:  Quantum Physics, World View (everything is made up of energy), Messages from Water, Deep Relaxation, etc. If you don’t educate yourself and believe in your subconscious mind, it will be extremely difficult to achieve REALIZATION (visualizing & feeling the sensations). The following links are pop-ups, therefore please adjust your browser to temporarily allow pop-up windows.What the Bleep trailer:
● Video #1
● Video #2
● Video #3
● Video #4

Criss Angel – world’s #1 mentalist, hypnotist, mystifier, magician:
● Video #1
● Video #2

Messages from Water:
● Video #1
● Explanations & pictures

“The Secret” DVD trailer:
● Video #1

 

Quantum physics:
● Video #1

Deep Relaxation:
● Mystic Meditations DVD trailer
● Video #2

Light energy:
● Step-by-step to energy
● Chios Energy Healing

** If you aren’t afraid to spend some money, we highly recommend the following DVDs & books:
1) “What the Bleep? – Down the Rabbit Hole” DVD: This dvd is incredible. I bought the extended DVD version and loved it. It’s Amazon’s #1 DVD surprise of the year (2005). It went on to become the fifth highest grossing documentary in theUnited States, with ticket sales of $12 Million.
2) “The Secret” DVD by Rhonda Byrne: highly recommended by Oprah Winfrey. I’ll buy this DVD next month.
3) Mystic Meditations DVD:  Click here to visit its website. I kindda like its video so I bought the DVD on June 13th, 2007.
4) The Power of Your Subconscious Mind by Joseph Murphy (book): I purchased this book 2 years ago and still read it again whenever I feel down. It helped me to focus on what I desire most.

June 14th, 2007:  Frequently Asked Questions

Responded by: Sky
Why is it much easier to visualize the lower legs lengthening instead of the arms or body?
– We don’t know why but successful experimenters have reported the same phenomenon as follows:

According to Desmond (25 y/o who grew 1 inch), “It’s easier (at least for me) to imagine my legs growing, but that doesn’t mean only my legs will grow as a result of the technique.”

According to Zixia (25 y/o who grew 4 inches), “From my own experience, since just imagine the legs extended actually made the whole body grow, you should believe your body is smart enough to grow proportionally. Soon, you will find your body, especially your legs will respond more actively when you practice at night. You can feel electricity like energy moving inside and your legs extending forward more.”

According to Stevey (35 y/o who grew 2.5 inches), “[In addition to Deeptrancenow CD], I also made up my own tape only 10 mins long which was mostly visualization on my legs growing and stretching.”

I’ve grown only half an inch after 8 months of doing hypnosis.. Guys like Hyp4Height and Desmond seemed to grow much faster than me. What’s wrong with me?
– Consider yourself very lucky to have finally grown taller. Many height seekers only wish just grow “something” after a year of diligent application. By the way, 1/2 inch gain is equivalent to earning to $30,000 US which is the cost of limb lengthening surgery & 2-year post-op physical therapy.

Some of the DVDs or books that you mentioned.. where I can buy them?
– To purchase the above DVDs or books, try Amazon.com or google online.

Should I focus with intensity to lengthen my legs?
– Again, NEVER self-hypnotize with intensity because it will not work. Just completely relax and go with the flow and your subconscious mind will respond to you. It’s difficult to explain this but with patience and persistence, the right moment will come and you will achieve Realization sooner or later.

Should I self-hypnotize once or twice daily? Any proof on this difference?
– Although success is not guaranteed, experimenters who self-hypnotize or meditate at least 2 sessions (30 to 45 min each) daily may achieve better growth results than others. According to Stevey, “listen to it properly at least once a day – preferably twice for better  results… I listen to it once in the evening and last thing at night.” For example, listen for 30 minutes in the evening, and another 30 minutes before bedtime.

 

Do you have any advice from a professional hypnotherapist?
– Our friend Johan Kirsten is a certified and practicing hypnotherapist, psychotherapist, complete-mind therapist and N.L.P Master Practicioner. He’s a 25 y/o Caucasian. His height is 6’2. He’s also interested in height increase through hypnosis but has not tried it yet. His email response is as follows:

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From: “Johan Kirsten” <johankirsten@PRIVATE.com>
To: webmaster@easyheight.com
Subject: some points that might help
Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2007 11:55:29 +0100

Hi Sky,
I apologise in taking so long to reply, I have been fully booked with clients/patients. Time is really a commodity I wish I had more off, but I will express a few quick opinions for you here.

Very few people really know what hypnosis is. It is basically finding a way to distract the conscious mind and communicate directly to the sub-conscious. This sounds unimpressive, but when you consider that the sub-conscious controls your blood flow, heat, cell repair, stores away every frame/second of everything you see from the time your eyes open until the time you die. It holds your talents. It is a vast source of power. You can say it’s limitless. It is also in your subconscious that we have the blue-print of what we look like and our height. In order to become the height you want you must install this new height and new blueprint into your subconscious.

The thing is the moment you force yourself or put too much effort into it… trying to push things along then your conscious/analytical mind wakes up and he always wants to guard or edit the information the subconscious receives…. Thus in the end the suggestions don’t reach the subconscious or very little do. This editing and guarding from the subconscious mind is the reason why on some websites they talk about your worldview. Now if you already believe for sure that you will grow 100% with hypnoses then your analytical mind won’t edit it, he won’t see the information as suspicious and he will let it pass through. Actually from all the web-sites that I looked at DeepTranceNow is the most comprehensive. I think there is a little too much Isoteric content on Dr Laura’s site and that scares people off… it’s a bit fruity for some. Her knowledge is unquestionable and my advice would be to listen to her tapes because they especially work on belief and expectancy which is CRUCIAL. Those tapes will make you accept and embrace the fact that you will grow.

If you continue diligently you will grow, no question of that. Just don’t be impatient. I know most experimenters come from the McDonalds generation, they want everything NOW and they don’t know anything about patience. Your analytical mind is the carnal mind, it worries, it judges, it fears, it doubts… it is your biggest obstacle! So just enjoy the process…. Don’t force it, don’t push. I think a quote from Bruce lee will sum it up well: “Don’t think… feel, it is not me doing this(conscious mind)-but this is happening through me(subconscious mind) There is no actor but only the action…. The consciousness of self (conscious mind) is the greatest hindrance.”  This is why Olympic athletes and the worlds best sport men and women spend so much time with sport psychologists… they want to still the conscious mind so they can connect with the subconscious where all their talent and potential is…. When you don’t think and just let it happen, when it happens through you and you just let it happen… this is called BEING IN THE ZONE.. any Sports man or woman know this. This also applies to growing with hypnoses.
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Thanks Johan for your great suggestions!

I’m too busy with work and can’t listen twice daily.. how about once daily?
– It may work for you as well. We just don’t know. Please report back your results to us anyway.

What about the power of prayers.. what do u think?
– Cry out for help to the universe and the universe will help you. Everyday for the next 12 months, pray to God, the Infinite Intelligence, or whoever you believe in (before meals, bedtime, or after waking up). For example, “Thank you Virgin Mary. I’m already taller. Thank you.” Another example is “Thank you, I’m already 1 cm taller. I’ll help the poor. Thank you.”

 

During self-hypnosis, should I breathe deeply? Should I practice in a dark room with eyes closed or open? How about lying down?
– We usually hear about people who self-hypnotize with their eyes closed. A dark room may be preferable. Taking a deep breath may not be necessary. Again, we’re still at the experimental stage and don’t have all the answers regarding what works best unless you experiment it & report back your experiences. As of right now, you may choose to self-hypnotize in a dark room with eyes closed. Either lying down or sitting upright is okay. Lying down can be problematic for some people because they tend to feel sleepy. If lying down, you may choose to tuck a pillow under your knees for better comfort. Deep breathing is optional.

 

It seems like many people tried the Deeptrancenow grow taller CD which is created by Dr. Laura.. where can I buy it?
– There’s a variety of hypnotic CDs at Deeptrancenow. The CD that most people used is the “Limb-Lengthening Metaphor” CD which is about 47-min in duration. It costs about $24.95. Shipping & handling is another $10 which I think is a rip-off. However, she does give you exclusive access to her email newsletter which has a wealth of information on hypnosis. Visit it here:http://deeptrancenow.com/growtaller.htm

Sky’s notes: There’s NO need to buy other hypnotic CDs from Deeptrancenow. I bought them and now regret it because they’re basically the same recordings with minimal variations. If you have money, then go for it. Also, we are not affiliates of Deeptrancenow.com or any other hypnotic websites and we do NOT receive any commission or sale for directing you to their website.

 

Should I buy the Subliminal recordings from Deeptrancenow?
– Not too many people have tried those recordings so we don’t know. You can try and let us know your progress.

What if I try hypnosis for like 6 months straight and end up with absolutely NO growth?
– While growing taller through self-hypnosis is not guaranteed, consider it as one of the best investments that you’ll ever make whether you fail or succeed. Any 1-inch gain that you succeed with hypnosis is equivalent to earning $60,000 US which is the cost of limb lengthening surgery and 2-year post-op physical therapy. If you try hypnosis for 6 to 9 months straight with NO growth, then perhaps this method is not for you. There are other options to go from here such as the shinbone routine, etc. The bottom line is, it’s not a big deal!

Do I have to buy Deeptrancenow.com’s grow taller hypnosis CD or other website’s CDs? Where can I buy them?
– Most beginners would start off buying hypnotic CDs. You may need the CD in the beginning (maybe a few weeks or months) just to get your head in the right direction. However, when you advance to the stage of visualizing your lower legs lengthening and feeling the sensations of the “lengthening”, then it’s all in your head. The CD recordings have nothing to do with it. Other hypnotic experimenters believe that any relaxation CDs will be equally as effective as long the music tracks are relaxing with sounds of the beach, etc. You may choose NOT to use any hypnotic CDs anymore if they are no longer stimulating. Have a collection of different CDs & music soundtracks and see what gives you better relaxation. For CDs, try Deeptrancenow.com (too expensive) or search on Amazon.com, Ebay.com, Google.com for keywords such as “grow taller hypnosis”, “meditation CDs”, “meditation/relaxation CDs”.

What’s the advantage of using hypnotic CDs or any relaxation CDs while self-hypnotizing?
– To get you more focused, to avoid sleepiness, to avoid distractions, etc.

Whenever I lie down and listen to hypnotic CD, I tend to fall asleep and it’s definitely not working well for me at all. What must I do?
– Falling asleep is the most common complaint from users. To avoid sleepiness, you may choose to sit up straight (not lying down). However, lying down might be a bit more beneficial because your body muscles tend to relax more easily. To avoid sleepiness, you can turn up the volume on your CD player, not too loud but loud enough to keep you conscious in the next 30 or 40 minutes. You may choose to wear headphones if this keeps you awake or more focused. Again, we don’t know what works best for you and thus you must be patient by trying different techniques.

I’ve been self-hypnotizing for over 5 months haven’t grown anything.. what’s the problem?
– It’s absolutely normal for a naïve person without any experiences in hypnosis or meditation to fail within the first 6 months. We’ve received reports from hypnotic experimenters who claim to finally have grown half an inch in 9 months and they are extremely happy. Half an inch (0.5”) may not be a lot but it is equivalent to $30,000 US which is the cost of limb lengthening surgery. An inch in height gain costs $60,000 US. Consider that price tag and always keep yourself motivated. Nevertheless, if you haven’t grown anything within 5 months of hypnosis,there are certain things that you must improve or you’ll never grow. Your imagination must be productive and you should feel some kind of sensations in the legs during the hypnotic session or while asleep. If you haven’t felt such sensations, then work on them.

Should I follow Zixia’s advice by speaking to myself “I’m taller now. My legs are taller”?
– We don’t know whether speaking to oneself or keeping quiet is the preferable choice. You may choose to follow Zixia’s method and let us know your experiences. Keep in mind that Steve, Hyp4height, Desmond prefer to hypnotize quietly.

Honestly, what’s the success rate concerning height increase through self-hypnosis?
– Similar to all height increase methods, growing taller with self-hypnosis generally has a low success rate if done incorrectly. There are many hypnotic or inspirational books out there, but not too many of them actually show you how to tap into the subconscious world. The thing is, you must prep your mind and get in the right mindset. First, you have to become a believer and have lots of patience. Remind yourself that the process of trying to grow taller is one of the best investments that you’ll ever make whether fail or succeed.

I’ve been doing hypnosis for the past 3 weeks… but it’s hard for me to fall asleep.. attached to this email is my hypnosis routine.. is it okay?
– Growing taller through self-hypnosis is a trial and error. Whatever necessary information that you need to know have already posted here. You must work on them and see what works & what doesn’t. Remember, our easyheight staff are not experts. We’re so-called “journalists” who gather success stories and display them here without alteration of any kind.

Is it okay to hypnotize with eyes open?
– We haven’t heard from someone who has done this. You can try and let us know your progress.

 

I’ve been doing hypnosis for 2 months now and my mind is all over the places.. is it ok?
– In the first 3 months, it’s absolutely normal to wander all over the places. But gotta step up to the plate & improve!

How is it possible that people like Zixia or Cambodian monks achieve deep relaxation so effortlessly?
– Some people are just lucky because they’re born with skills at relaxing so effortlessly. While others practice for months and years. The only way to tap into the subsconcious mind and grow taller is through deep relaxation.

Zixia recommends to do hypnosis before bedtime as this is best for deep relaxation.. but when I finish the hypnosis session, i have trouble falling asleep. Needless to say, this disrupts my sleeping pattern and I feel horrible the next morning. help?
– If you have problems falling asleep, then do NOT self-hypnotize before bedtime. Do it in the evening instead.

What are some favorite quotes that you’ve learned from the movie “What the Bleep Do We Know”?
– “If thoughts can do that to water, imagine what our thoughts can do to us!”
– “Quantum physics is the physics of probabilities. It calculates possibilities.”
– “Quantum mechanics is like an organism.”
– “Through mental rehearsal, certain brain circuit will grow as a result.”
– “Maybe we’re just poor observers. Maybe it’s a skill. Maybe we’re so addicted to the external world that the brain is beginning to work out of response instead out of creation.”

I think anyone out there who claims to have increased their height through hypnosis or meditation is full of baloney. We all know that guys like David Blaine & Criss Angel are illusionists. Am I wrong or ignorant?
– Yes, David Blaine & Criss Angel are magicians and illusionists. But don’t forget, they’re mentalists too! They’ve mastered mental endurance and reached a much higher level of subconscious mind than any average person could dream of. Take magician David Blaine for example, this guy “has been buried alive for seven days, frozen for 61 hours, perched 90 feet up on a pole for 35 hours, and suspended for 44 days.” Just recently, he submerged in a human aquarium and stayed there for about a week. Without daily practice, commitment, and mental endurance, how could he accomplish all that?

Growth Plate Physeal Longitudinal Growth May Actually Overcome Bone Bridges, New Evidence Showing LSJL May Work

Me: In one of my most recent posts I had questioned the validity of the LSJL method based on the fact that in most papers and studies, if there is any bone that connects the two bone areas the growth plates was supposed to connect to, that would lead to a contraint not allowing the growth plate to ever stretch again. Growth was stunted because I thought the bone was too hard to ever be broken by just the pushing of the cartilage.

However I was going through PubMed today when this very short paper caught my eye. It appears that if bone bridges are formed, it might be possible in some rare cases that the growth potential of the physis (aka growth plate) is able to “break the already transformed osseous bridge” (aka bone bridge). This seems to show that the theory behind LSJL may be valid in the idea that chondrocytes which can lead to possible cartilage may theoretically have enough loading strength to even push bone apart thus stretching the long bone longitudinally. 

Update: Since publishing the first edition of this post, I happened to find a 2nd article on PubMed that shows that bone bridges can spontaneous go away leading to regular cartilage growth. The 2nd study is found below the first one. It seems to suggest that in only rare occasional cases that bone can give way to cartilage. 

From source link HERE

J Pediatr Orthop B. 2012 Jul;21(4):369-72. doi: 10.1097/BPB.0b013e328347a42d.

Spontaneous correction of partial physeal arrest: report of a case and review of the literature.

Gkiokas A, Brilakis E.

Source

1st Orthopaedic Department, General Children’s Hospital, ‘P. & A. Kyriakou’, Athens, Greece.

Abstract

This study describes the rare phenomenon of partial physeal arrest spontaneous correction. It concerns a case of a 3.5-year-old girl who suffered from a Salter-Harris IV fracture of the distal tibial epiphysis, which was managed conservatively. After fracture healing an osseous bridge was formed at the medial part of the physis, leading to a varus deformity. The parents refused the operation, but 6 years later, both the ankle’s deformity and the shortening of the extremity had been spontaneously corrected. It seems that the growth potential of the physis healthy portion is able to break the already transformed osseous bridge.

PMID: 21597386      [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]
From source link HERE
Acta Chir Orthop Traumatol Cech. 2008 Dec;75(6):471-3.

[Osseous bridge after physeal-injury to the distal tibia with spontaneous resolution].

[Article in Slovak]
Trnka J, Sýkora L, Bibza J.

Source

Klinika detskej chirurgie DFNsP a LFUK, Bratislava. trnka@dfnsp.sk

Abstract

The risk of osseous bridge development after certain types of physeal injury is well established. Once formed, the bridge continues to grow and results in a progressive deformity. The authors present an unusual case of a five-year-old girl who had a Salter-Harris Type-IV fracture of the distal tibial epiphyseal plate, with subsequent osseous bridge formation and deformity development. The bridge resolved spontaneously in 16 months, and joint mechanical axis alignment was gradually restored with normal growth of the distal tibia. Key words: physis, paediatric fractures, bony bridge, growth arrest.

PMID: 19150006  [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]

Increasing Bovine Growth Plate Chondrocyte Proliferation Using Capacitive Coupled Electrical Fields (IMPORTANT)

Me: This post will be my way to combine 4 scientific article all written by Dr. Brighton in trying to see if removed bovine growth plate cartilage chondrocytes can be still be made to proliferate. I wanted to see whether the chondrocytes can possibly be regrown back into cartilage through just cartilage proliferation and possibly adding the right amount and type of growth factor concoction. 

Analysis: In a very recent post I had written I had compared Brighton’s two articles which he in 1983 had shown that capacitative couled elctrical fields applied on epiphyseal plates lead to increased longitudinal growth but later in 1986 another article said that the experiment at 5 V peak to peak didn’t lead to any statistical increases. My conclusion for that post was that it was very strange and I couldn’t resolve why the two experiments reuslts seemed to contradict each other. 

Brighton and his collaborators took these chondrocytes from growth plates found in newborn calf costochondral junctions and put them in a monolayer. The monolayer was subjected to a capacitvely coupled electrical field for 2 days and the additon of compounds like thymidine, proline, and phosphate were also added to see what would be the result on these compounds in terms of uptake. The signals which were done for a long time had little effect but the signals that were done only for a short time had the highest effect. From the 2nd article,…

“It is concluded that short-term exposure of growth plate chondrocytes to an appropriate capacitively coupled field stimulates cAMP production, but longer-term application of the electrical field is ineffective.”

This seems to agree with the old articles. in the 2nd study done, those rabbits had their legs subjected to electrical fields constantly for 6 weeks. In the first study, those rabbits only had their plates subjected for 2-4 days.

From the 1st article…”We conclude that the biologic response of cells in vitro is signal specific, and that the total amount of electrical energy required to stimulate the growth plate chondrocyte to increased proliferation is very small since the total time the 0.25% duty cycle signal was only 3.6 min of a 24-h period.”

From the 3rd article, Brighton concludes that…“articular cartilage chondrocytes grown in pellet form can be stimulated to increase glycosaminoglycan synthesis or to increase cell proliferation by an appropriate capacitively coupled electrical field. The importance of the serum concentration in the medium in evaluation of biosynthesis in vitro is noted.” What is very important to note is that the higher voltage did nothing but the lower voltages had a dramatic affect on the thymidine and sulfate uptake 

From the 4th article, it shows that the researchers had taken bovine chondrocytes from growth plates and made pellets from them. They applied the same type of capacitively coupled electrical field and and showed almost the same results as in article 3. It was noted that anything past 30 minutes of application seemed to have a diminishing effect on proliferation. The cAMP levels increased significantly from the 200-1000 V peak to peak signals. 

Here are the big takeaways from it. If you use the electrical field for too long, it ruins the effects. If you use the field at too high of a voltage, it also ruins the effect. You want to keep any application and use of the signal generator at a short and low intensity level for maximum effect.

From source link HERE

J Orthop Res. 1989;7(5):759-65.

Proliferative and synthetic response of bovine growth plate chondrocytes to various capacitively coupled electrical fields.

Brighton CT, Jensen L, Pollack SR, Tolin BS, Clark CC.

Source

McKay Laboratory of Orthopaedic Surgery Research, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia 19104.

Abstract

In vitro monolayer cultures of growth plate chondrocytes isolated from newborn calf costochondral junctions were subjected to capacitively coupled electrical fields for 48 h. In part A, the electrical signal was a 60-kHz sine wave applied at different voltages so as to produce electrical fields at the pericellular level of 7, 20, 50, and 126 mV/cm. Incorporations of [3H] thymidine and [35S] sulfate were assayed to determine the effect of the above fields on cells proliferation and matrix synthesis, respectively. Proliferation was increased by 47% in the 20 mV/cm field whereas the same field decreased [35S] sulfate incorporation by 21%. These changes were significant at p less than 0.05 in both instances. In part B, the 20 mV/cm field was applied in a pulsed fashion to produce daily duty cycles of 100, 25, 2, and 0.25%. Incorporation of [3H]thymidine, [35S]sulfate, and [14C]proline per DNA were assayed. Results indicated that the 100, 25, and 0.25% percent duty cycles showed significantly (p less than 0.01-0.05) increased proliferation, whereas the 0.25% signal (5 ms on/495 ms off for 6 h/day) significantly decreased [14C]proline incorporation. We conclude that the biologic response of cells in vitro is signal specific, and that the total amount of electrical energy required to stimulate the growth plate chondrocyte to increased proliferation is very small since the total time the 0.25% duty cycle signal was only 3.6 min of a 24-h period.

PMID: 2760750     [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]
From source link 2 HERE
J Orthop Res. 1988;6(4):552-8.

Increased cAMP production after short-term capacitively coupled stimulation in bovine growth plate chondrocytes.

Brighton CT, Townsend PF.

Source

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia 19104.

Abstract

Growth plate chondrocytes from newborn calf costochondral junctions grown in monolayer were subjected to a capacitive AC signal of 500 V peak to peak (P-P) at 60 kHz for 48 h and were analyzed for [3H]thymidine uptake. The stimulated chondrocytes showed a 130% greater uptake over unstimulated controls. Other newborn calf growth plate chondrocytes were stimulated at 500 V P-P at 60 kHz for 2.5, 5.0, 10.0, and 20.0 min and were analyzed for cAMP. Chondrocytes stimulated for 2.5 and 5.0 min showed a 142.8% (p less than 0.05) and 394.5% (p less than 0.01) increase over controls, respectively. The chondrocytes stimulated for 10.0 and 20.0 min showed no significant difference from the controls. It is concluded that short-term exposure of growth plate chondrocytes to an appropriate capacitively coupled field stimulates cAMP production, but longer-term application of the electrical field is ineffective.

PMID:  2837556     [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]
From source link HERE
J Orthop Res. 1984;2(1):15-22.

In vitro growth of bovine articular cartilage chondrocytes in various capacitively coupled electrical fields.

Brighton CT, Unger AS, Stambough JL.

Abstract

Isolated articular cartilage chondrocytes from 1- to 3-week-old male Holstein calf knee joints were formed into pellets containing 4 X 10(6) isolated cells and were grown in tissue culture medium (minimum essential medium/NCTC 135) containing either 1 or 10% newborn calf serum (NBCS) in plastic Petri dishes in 5% CO2 and air at 37 degrees C in saturation humidity. On the 4th postisolation day either [35S]sulfate or [3H]thymidine was added to the medium, and the pellets were exposed for 24 h to capacitively coupled electrical fields (10, 100, 250, and 1,000 V peak-to-peak, 60 kHz, sine wave signals). The pellets were then harvested, dialyzed, hydrolyzed, and assayed for DNA, protein, [35S]sulfate incorporation, and [3H]thymidine incorporation. Results indicated that at 250 V peak-to-peak there was a statistically significant increase in [35S]sulfate in 1% NBCS and a statistically significant increase in [3H]thymidine in 10% NBCS. At potentials above or below 250 V no changes were noted. Thus, articular cartilage chondrocytes grown in pellet form can be stimulated to increase glycosaminoglycan synthesis or to increase cell proliferation by an appropriate capacitively coupled electrical field. The importance of the serum concentration in the medium in evaluation of biosynthesis in vitro is noted.

PMID: 6491794      [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]
From source link HERE
J Orthop Res. 1988;6(2):265-71.

Capacitively coupled electrical stimulation of bovine growth plate chondrocytes grown in pellet form.

Armstrong PF, Brighton CT, Star AM.

Source

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia.

Abstract

Pellets formed from isolated bovine growth plate chondrocytes were grown in various capacitively coupled electrical fields. The signals chosen were 0, 10, 100, 250, 500, 750, 1,000, and 1,500 V peak-to-peak, 60 kHz. The effect on cell proliferation and matrix production of these different voltages was determined by [3H]thymidine and [35S]sulfate uptake, respectively, Cyclic AMP assays were done to determine if increases in either thymidine or sulfate uptake were associated with changes in cAMP levels. Significantly increased cell proliferation occurred at 500, 750, and 1,000 V peak to peak. The calculated electric fields were 1.5 to 3.0 x 10(-2) V/cm. Proliferation was significantly inhibited at 1,500 V peak-to-peak with a calculated field of 4.5 x 10(-2) V/cm. Little if any change was seen in cAMP levels at 30 or 60 min following application of the appropriate electric signals.

PMID: 2830391       [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]

A Quick Study On The Types Of Growth Plate Fractures

This is a very quick study looking at the connection between growth plate fractures, and the bne bridges which can result from the bones healing after wards, which can often lead to limb lengthening issues like angular deformity. There are 5 types of growth plate fractures.

From Scientific Article entitled “Preclinical Studies on Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Based Therapy for Growth Plate Cartilage Injury Repair ” by  Rosa Chung,1, 2 Bruce K. Foster,3 and Cory J. Xian1, 2   located  HERE…

“The Salter-Harris classification system has been used to distinguish the different types of growth plate injuries and the relationship between the characteristics of the fractures and their prognoses (Figure 1) [1, 8–10]. Current literature indicates that the most common type of growth plate fractures occurring in the distal tibiae of younger children is type II (around 40%), which in most cases has a reasonably good prognosis as the cells responsible for interstitial growth of the growth plate as well as the epiphyseal blood supply remain undisturbed [10–12]. Other types of fractures, types III, IV, and V, however, may/will all result in bony formation at the injured site [13]. It has been estimated that in up to 30% of all children with growth plate-related injuries, undesirable bony repair, and bone bridge at the injury site hinder normal growth of the developing long bone in the affected limb [14, 15], which results in significant orthopaedic problems such as limb length discrepancy and bone angulation deformity [15, 16]. “

 

From About.Com link HERE

Types of Growth Plate Fractures

By Jonathan Cluett, M.D., About.com Guide

Updated October 04, 2010

Growth Plate Fractures:

Growth plate fractures are injuries that occur in growing children and adolescents. These injuries occur in the area of the bone responsible for growth–the growth plate. When this part of the bone is damaged, there is concern about possible problems with future growth of the bone.The prognosis of growth plate fractures depends on several factors, including the type of injury. Orthopedic surgeons classify growth plate fractures according to the Salter-Harris classification system. This classification helps to distinguish different types of fractures and provides prognostic information as well.

Type 1 Growth Plate Fracture:

Type 1 Salter-Harris fractures tend to occur in younger children. These injuries go directly across the growth plate, and the surrounding bone is not involved. Often, x-rays of a child with a type 1 growth plate fracture will appear normal. Healing of type 1 fractures tends to be rapid and complications are rare. Most type 1 growth plate injuries are treated with a cast.

Type 2 Growth Plate Fracture:

A type 2 growth plate fracture starts across the growth plate, but the fracture then continues up through the shaft of the bone (away from the joint). This is the most common type of growth plate fracture, and tends to occur in older children. Often type 2 growth plate fractures must be repositioned under anesthesia, but healing is usually quick and complications are uncommon.

Type 3 Growth Plate Fracture:

A type 3 fracture also starts through the growth plate, but turns and exits through the end of the bone, and into the adjacent joint. These injuries can be concerning because the joint cartilage is disrupted by the fracture. Proper positioning is essential after a type 3 growth plate fracture. These injuries also tend to affect older children.

Type 4 Growth Plate Fracture:

Type 4 growth plate fractures start above the growth plate, cross the growth plate, and exit through the joint cartilage. These injuries can affect the joint cartilage, and may impair normal growth. Proper positioning is also essential with type 4 growth plate fractures, and surgery may be needed to hold the bone fragments in proper position.

Type 5 Growth Plate Fracture:

Type 5 growth plate injuries occur with the growth plate is crushed. Type 5 growth plate fractures carry the most concerning prognosis as bone alignment and length can be affected. These types of fractures may permanently injure the growth plate, requiring later treatment to restore alignment of the limb.

Treatment of Growth Plate Fractures:

Treatment of growth plate fractures depends on several factors including the type of injury, the severity of the injury and the age of the child. Many childhood fractures are well treated with a cast, but all require medical attention and follow-up care to ensure adequate treatment and healing.