Iron and Digestion. Digestion changes are a common side effect of iron supplements. The iron is absorbed into the system soon after ingestion and should be taken with a glass of juice that is high in vitamin C to aid absorption. Monitor the color and consistency of your stool for any change.
Definition of chi : vital energy that is held to animate the body internally and is of central importance in some Eastern systems of medical treatment (such as acupuncture) and of exercise or self-defense (such as tai chi)
You don't need to subscribe to or learn much about tai chi's roots in Chinese philosophy to enjoy its health benefits, but these concepts can help make sense of its approach: 1  Qi â an energy force thought to flow through the body; tai chi is said to unblock and encourage the proper flow of qi. Yin and yang â opposing elements thought to make up the universe that need to be kept in harmony. Tai chi is said to promote this balance.