Hate fish? Take a supplement. Your skin will thank you.

Ever wonder what those small red patches that sometimes have a white or yellow scale on top are? They are call Actinic Keratosis. They are usually found on the scalp, face, back of the neck, upper chest, backs of hands, and forearms. Some are more prone to them than others, like those of you who frequent tanning beds (ahem, none of my clients!), people who work outdoors, and people with fair skin.

Actinic Keratosis are precancerous lesions, though most don't actually become cancerous and if they do it could take years.

How can you help these? EASY! By making a small dietary change you can lower your risk of developing them by 28%! Black Cod, Canned Tuna, Herring, King Mackerel, Lake Trout, Salmon, Sardines, Shark, Swordfish, and Tile fish are all high in EPA and DHA, the bioavailable form of omega-3 fatty acids. Be careful though, alot of them can be high in mercury. You can also look for ways to supplement your diet (especially if you are like me and couldn't choke down fish to save your life!). Flax seed is high in omega-3 fatty acids but doesn't contain the EPA-DHA combo that is needed. Make sure you are finding a good fish oil supplement. It can be the small change you need to make to your daily routine that will make all of the difference:)