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, w