Wearing your seatbelt is one of the most important things you can do to survive a car crash. Make sure that your lap belt sits low on your hip bones and that the shoulder belt goes across the center of your chest. Children should be seated in proper child restraints until they are large enough to properly wear a lap and shoulder belt. You won't have to worry about head support unless you are driving a really old car from the 1980s or under. Older cars, which may just have lap belts and almost never have any additional safety features, are generally less safe than large vehicles. SUVs tend to be more prone to rollover accidents than cars. Try to drive the safest car that suits your needs and budget. The Insurance Institute for highway safety maintains extensive crash test ratings and lists of safe vehicles of different sizes and styles. In Europe, Euro NCAP maintains these ratings. Their website is at http://euroncap.com If an object could become a  projectile during a crash, either remove it from the car, or stow it in the trunk, or, in the case of a minivan, in the well behind the seat. Airbags and seat-belts significantly reduce injury and death in automobile accidents. If there is a high-speed crash, the car's airbags inflate. They have saved lives, but they inflate with such force that if you are leaning against the dashboard when they inflate you will be thrown backward and injured. If the car has curtain airbags (also called side airbags) it is also dangerous to lean against the sides of the car.

Summary: Wear your seat belt. Drive a safe car which is fitted with seat belts and other safety features. Store objects so that they will not hit you if the car gets hit. Make sure the safety systems on your car are serviced regularly. Do not lean against the dashboard.


Click the Firefox menu and select Add-ons. Select Extensions in the Add-ons window. Click the Remove button next to the entry to remove the MyStart toolbar. Click the Search engine icon next to the Search field in the Firefox window. Select Manage Search Engines from the menu. Click on MyStart Search and click the Remove button. Click the Firefox menu and select Options. Select the General tab. Change the address in the Home Page field to whatever you wish. Enter the address “about:config” into the address bar and press Enter. Confirm that you want to continue and then enter “mystart” into the Search field that appears. This will display a list of preferences that were changed by MyStart. Right-click on each one and select Reset. Click the Firefox menu, hover over History, and select Clear Recent History. In the window that appears, set the time range to Everything, and then make sure that Cookies, Cache, and Browsing History are checked. Click the Clear Now button.

Summary: Remove the toolbar. Remove the MyStart search engine. Change your home page back. Reset your preferences. Delete your browser data.


There are different materials that you can buy to strap and support your elbow. Either trainer’s tape or kinesiology tape or tubular bandages can help limit your range of motion that is causing you discomfort, reduce stress on the injured tissue, and may allow more blood to flow to the injured area.  Trainer’s and kinesiology tape are often best for muscle injuries. The tape expands when you move, making the treatment comfortable and practical if you have an active lifestyle or continue to exercise.  If you have sensitive skin, consider trying quick release medical tape, which combines the strength of trainer’s and kinesiology tapes with less chance of irritating the skin during wear or removal.  Tubular medical bandages are wrapped around the affected area and then affixed with tape or a small fastener. This might also be a good option if you have sensitive skin. Tubular bandages are an especially good option for wrapping joints or even to cover tape.  You can purchase trainer’s and kinesiology tape and bandages at many pharmacies, medical supply stores, and sports stores. Some larger retailers may also carry it. Consider trying to strap your elbow with duct tape, which is as supportive as trainer’s or kinesiology tape.  Some professionals may recommend using black tape, as it can adhere better to sweaty skin. Purchase bandages to wrap, strap, and support your elbow. Bandages will support your elbow and they may also help to reduce any swelling you have.  You can use most types of medical wrap bandages at pharmacies, medical supply stores, and even some sports stores. Make sure to buy a bandage that is long enough to wrap your elbow enough to support and immobilize it. You will need to purchase medical tape or pins to keep the bandage in place. Prepare your arm skin for taping or bandaging by washing and shaving it, if necessary. This can not only help remove dirt and debris, make the tape stick more effectively, but also may prevent any discomfort when you remove the tape or bandage.  Wash away any oils, sweat or dirt that may be on your skin with a gentle cleanser and warm water. This can minimize the risk that the tape or bandage doesn’t adhere properly to your arm.  Any type of mild soap can effectively clean your arm. Make sure to rinse or wipe off all of the soap. If you have chosen not to use an underwrap (see next step) or have a lot of hair on your arm, you may want to shave your arm.  Shave with care to prevent cutting your skin and causing injury. If you prefer not to place the tape or bandage against your skin, place an underwrap between the tape and your skin. If you use an underwrap, be aware that it is not as effective as using tape only.  You do not have to use an underwrap or skin adhesives with tape or bandages.  Spray the skin adhesive and or apply the underwrap to the areas of your arm you plan to wrap.  You can buy underwrap and skin adhesive at most pharmacies, medical supply stores and some sports stores. You may need to cut the tape before you wrap your elbow depending on whether you bought strips or a round of tape. Pre-cutting the tape can help ensure you use the right amount and prevent you from wasting any tape.  Cut pieces of your tape to approximately the length of your forearm. You may also want some smaller pieces.  Rounding the edges of the tape can make it easier to apply.  If your tape has backing, remove it before application.

Summary: Familiarize yourself with strapping options. Buy bandages for your elbow. Get your skin ready for taping or bandaging. Protect your skin before taping or bandaging. Cut the tape for application.


Wearing comfortable clothing that doesn’t constrict your stomach or abdomen may help reduce your heartburn. It may put less stress on your stomach and lower the risk of pushing food or acid into your esophagus. One of the most common reasons for heartburn is being overweight. While pregnant, you should make sure you are not gaining too much weight, especially if you are having problems with heartburn. Maintaining a healthy weight will help reduce pressure on the esophagus. Try raising the head of your bed to allow gravity to help keep the acid in your stomach. Place blocks under the head of your bed and raise it about six inches. Don’t pile pillows beneath your head. This won’t help your heartburn, and only bend your neck and body and possibly make the heartburn worse. Add one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to six ounces of water and drink it. Research suggests that the apple cider vinegar corrects low acid and reduces heartburn. Ginger tea is considered safe for pregnant women and is often recommended for nausea during early pregnancy. Ginger acts an an anti-inflammatory and a soothing agent for the stomach.  It can also help with nausea and vomiting.  You can get ginger tea bags from the store. You can also make your own tea. Cut up about one teaspoon of fresh ginger and add it to boiling water. Steep for about five minutes and then pour into a mug. Do this anytime during the day, but especially about 20 to 30 minutes before meals.
Summary: Wear looser clothing. Avoid gaining too much weight. Raise the head of your bed. Add apple cider vinegar to your diet. Drink ginger tea.