Table 2.

An analysis example of meaning units, Condensed meaning units, Codes and sub-category according to Graneheim and Lundman [18]

Meaning units	Condensed meaning units	Codes	Sub-category
‘My appetite had slowly become better since I practiced Tai Chi…In the past years, I always fell lack appetite’.	My appetite became bettre than before.	Improving appetite	Enhancing digestion
‘It seemed hemorrhoids would be better. ... Previously, I felt painful for defecation when the weather was dry, ... My anus was uncomfortable. It was better after practicing Tai Chi this year’.	I felt easier for defecation.	Promoting defecation
‘I used to have flatulence after meal. …..However, it’s much better now’.	Less flatulence after meal	Relieving flatulence