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…

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…

Dealing with Plantar Faciitis

Plantar Fasciitis…if you have it you know exactly what it is, and if you don’t coming from someone that does, you don’t really want to find out.  This condition is one of the most common reasons for people suffering with heel pain.  The condition is the inflammation of the plantar fascia, which is a thick…