When you look at our food system today, majority of what people are eating is ultrarocessed crap. The average child spends less time outside than like a maximum security prison where people are spending eight plus hours on phone. We are in the midst of one of the biggest problems in the country.If we don't fix this, like America is going to have even more serious problems. The environment that we exist in is just structurally just hard to be healthy, which is why you see the default health outcomes in the U ...

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]