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Is it true or myth that sitting with your legs crossed (in a chair, on floor like a yoga pose) can over the yrs cause a person (adult) to grow taller?
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Silly myth: I haven't heard that one.However, once the growth centers of the bone close, they cannot reopen for new growth.It doesn't matter what diet,exercise, stretching machine, etc you try. Growth (taller) stops. Growth wider=everyone can.
Answered 10/22/2015
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