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My height is 5"6, but i want to increase my height till 6 foot...

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Height: Your height, just like the color of your eyes is determined by genetics. Live a healthy lifestyle and you should grow within the confines of your genetic makeup. Best wishes.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/30/2016

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