Women's Health & Funding - Less than 1% of funding is spent on women over 40 [3] - Women live 20% more of their lives with chronic disease or mental health disorders [3] - 50% of patients with unexplained infertility have endometriosis [3] - It takes women 7 to 10 years to get an endometriosis diagnosis after symptoms start [3] Menstrual Cycle & Health - Irregular menstrual cycles should be a cause for concern [1] - Lack of a period is harmful to long-term health, brain health, mental health, low energy, mood, and libido [1] Women's Health Discussions & Education - There is a lack of public discussion and education regarding women's health issues [2][3][4] - Patients often normalize pain, delaying diagnosis and treatment [4]

Government & Policy - Izabeth Warren questions Steven Myron's independence and loyalty during his Fed governor hearing [1] - HHS Secretary RFK Jr advocates firing people at the CDC to address chronic disease issues [2] - RFK Jr states the goal of making America healthy again by addressing chronic disease [2] - The CDC director who was just fired was only in that job for 29 days [3]

Healthcare Innovation & Trends - Culinary medicine classes are emerging nationwide, integrating cooking skills into healthcare for chronic conditions [4][5] - These classes aim to empower patients to manage their health through diet and lifestyle changes [1][2] - The classes are free, removing financial barriers to access [5] Patient Outcomes & Benefits - Patients with chronic conditions like obesity, pre-diabetes, and heart disease have experienced improved health outcomes [2][4] - Benefits include reduced chronic pain, increased physical activity, and improved quality of life [3][6] - Some patients have been able to reduce or eliminate medications [4][9] Implementation & Accessibility - Programs are being implemented at medical centers across the country, including Yale, Boston Medical Center, and others [1][4] - Primary care physicians are encouraged to discuss culinary medicine options with patients [7][8] - Insurance coverage may be available for some programs, but patients should proactively inquire [9]

Business Overview - The speaker founded a social enterprise to help people with eczema through holistic health approaches, including medication, skincare, nutrition, exercise, and sleep quality [8] - The company won awards and media attention during the COVID period [9] - The speaker delayed graduation for two years to pursue the mission [11] - The speaker quit a management training program in a big company to focus on the social enterprise [12] Financial Challenges and Growth - In 2023, the speaker's bank account dwindled to 8,000 HKD (Hong Kong Dollars), then 3,000 HKD, and eventually three digits [15] - The company initially made 2,000 HKD per month, then 10,000 HKD one year later, and 100,000 HKD the following year, reaching break-even [16] Marketing and Community Engagement - The speaker put 1,000 HKD into Facebook ads for a workshop, but no one signed up [5] - The speaker used a student union email to promote a workshop and recruit a student committee [6][7] - The company rented a 600+ square feet office to build confidence with customers [14] Personal Journey and Motivation - The speaker suffered from eczema since age six and tried various treatments [1] - The speaker found a solution through diet and nutrition [2] - The speaker wrote a book about eczema and tried to give it away [2][3] - The speaker's motivation was to help others with eczema and inspire change [10][19]