Category: BEK Caregivers Corners

The Pros and Cons of Vaccines

The vaccine debate, fueled by the recent measles outbreak, has risen to a highly publicized level. It seems many headlines and even social media posts are arguments for either side of the debate. So how do you know which side is right when both sides are so passionate and yet so different? What is a…

How to Stay Healthy When Everyone Else is Sick

‘Tis the season for common colds and more. If everyone around you is sick, how can you possibly remain healthy? Rhinoviruses are the most common cause of the common cold in the United States. The virus is transmitted through secretions (a sneeze or cough). If you come inot contact with these germs and then touch…

Holiday Desserts for Diabetics

For many people the holiday season is more than a holiday of giving, it is a season of parties and feasting. Where there is a celebration there is food. For those of us with medical conditions that are controlled in part by diet, it is a season to learn to prepare and share so that…

Prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal Tunnel syndrome is an entrapment neuropathy most commonly caused by repetitive movements and extension of wrists.  These activities are most commonly associated with assembly line jobs or those jobs using tools with heavy vibration. The compression of the median nerve usually results in numbness, tingling and paraethesias.  The extents of symptoms vary with amplified…

Operation Christmas Child at BEK Medical

This holiday season, BEK Medical has partnered with Samaritan’s Purse to bring you Operation Christmas Child. Together, we aim to bring the Christmas joy to those in need. We’re asking that all of our customers help to make this year a huge success! Embrace the giving spirit of the Christmas season by participating and helping…

Winter Skin Care Tips

As the winter cold approaches (can you believe it’s that time already?) it’s important to make sure you’ve got the best skin care regimen for your skin type. The winter weather can be even more dry than the rest of the year, so keeping your skin moisturized is a necessity. Without proper care and attention,…

Does your tailbone hurt?

Have you ever sat in a place so long that you start developing lower back/ tailbone discomfort?  If you are like me, the majority of your workday is spent churning away on a keyboard, more often than not, seated.  Over time it can become uncomfortable to sit for extended periods of time and very often…