Write an article based on this "Review the general meaning of fractions. Recognize the special relationship of percentages. Use a calculator to convert any fraction to a decimal or percentage. Convert decimals to percentages by shifting the decimal point. Memorize basic fraction conversions."
article: A fraction is a comparison between two numbers, usually representing the size of a part of something to the size of the whole thing. The classic example is a pie that is cut into eight, for example, equal portions. The top of the fraction, called the numerator, represents the number of pieces you select. The bottom of the fraction, called the denominator, represents the total number of pieces in the pie - in this case, 8.  For example, the fraction 1/8 represents one piece of the pie that has been cut in eight pieces. The fraction 7/8 represents 7 pieces, almost the full pie. A percentage is a special kind of fraction in which the denominator is always set at 100. While this is not practical when cutting slices of an actual pie, the concept of percentages is much more useful because it is standard. If you are presented with any fraction, you can very easily convert it to a decimal number using any calculator. Just recognize that a fraction represents a division problem, and use your calculator to divide the numerator by the denominator. Your calculator will give you the decimal equivalent of the fraction. If you have a number that is already represented by a decimal, converting that to a percentage is easy. Because the decimal numbering system is based on factors of 10, you can transform a decimal number into a percentage by simply shifting the decimal point by two spaces to the right and then adding a % sign. If your decimal number consists of only one digit, you can add 0’s on the right of the number, such as turning 0.5 into 0.50 or even 0.500. These all have the same numerical value. It is useful if you can memorize the percentage representations of certain basic fractions. Because the denominator for a percentage is always 100, certain values are constant.

Write an article based on this "Do yoga to help relieve your sciatica pain. Do breathing exercises Do the "flossing" exercise to break up scar tissue. Do the McKenzie's extension if you have a herniated disc. Do flexion exercises to relieve pressure on your nerve."
article: A yogic approach focuses in correcting this root cause. The attitude of the mind will reflect in the attitude of the body as well. Hence, practicing yoga will correct the imbalance between mind and body and achieve greater pain relief thanks to a better mind-body sync. It is akin to cognitive behavioural therapy that aims at retraining the mind to curb its side effects that are ailing the physical form. If you're not already a yogi, give it a shot for your back!  "Shavasana" or the "corpse pose" is helpful technique where a person lies down on his back on the floor and consciously relaxes each and every muscle of the body from head to foot. This helps in decreasing the muscle tension. It works wonders as a natural muscle relaxant and at the same time rejuvenates the mind. If the pain is due to a herniated disc, the "downward facing dog" pose will benefit where the person assumes an inverted "V" pose with the hips facing the ceiling while the heels and hands are grounded. This gives a good hamstring stretch. Tightness in the hamstring muscles exerts pressure on the muscles of the lower back; exercises that stretch and toning the hamstring muscles will release the tension on the underlying sciatic nerve. The "half spinal twist pose" and its variations of a sitting twist and a standing twist work on the tight piriformis muscle by giving it a stretch and release. This helps in reducing the inflammation around the piriformis and its underlying tendons which help to release the trapped sciatic nerve between the muscle and its tendons. to help manage your pain. Along with yoga, breath work through "pranayam" can also be practised. It involves breathing in and out in equal counts; an offshoot of this technique involves inhaling through one nostril and exhaling through the other. The focus of "asanas" should be aimed towards healthy breathwork, too. Here the aim is to release the trapped sciatic nerve for optimum functioning of the muscles of the lower back. The flossing exercise helps to break away the scar tissue that has built around the affected part of the nerve, thereby allowing the nerve to glide freely over the muscles. It's called "flossing" because of the release of the junk around your nerve, kind of like your teeth!  Begin in a seated position. The flossing is then done by gradually straightening the affected leg from the knee and allowing the tension to build up in the muscle to the extent that it can be tolerated. You want to flex your foot back towards you, so that the calf it tightened as well. This will work best for the peripheral nerve entrapments. Studies have shown a good amount of evidence for the efficacy of exercises in relieving chronic/sub acute lower back pain.  Another single-blind, randomized, clinical, controlled study showed that exercises may help patients with chronic and severe sciatica pain and may stave off the normally prescribed surgery. If the cause of your pain is a herniated disc, then doing the McKenzie’s extension exercises will provide great relief. The focus of these exercises is to centralize pain from the peripheral muscles and buttocks to the lower back.  This exercise is begins by lying on your stomach with arms lying along your side and your head turned to the side. Then move your arms up towards your head while your raise your chest. You will plant your elbows alongside your chest, and continue to raise your chest, like doing push-ups on the floor. A variation of this would be to put a pillow under your chest and gradually increase the number of pillows to two or three, whichever is comfortable, and stay in this position until it can be tolerated comfortably. In lumbar canal stenosis, there is a narrowing of the spinal canal which causes compression on the exiting nerve. In this case, relief is best obtained by doing flexion exercises. The diameter of the spinal canal increases by bending forwards or flexing. Thus, this exercise releases the pressure of the impinged nerve and gives relief.  This exercise can be done by lying on your back on the floor or mat and bringing the arms and knees close to the chest. The other method to flex the spine would be to go down on your hands and knees and then come back on your heels and rest your buttocks on your heels. All these exercises should be done under the supervision of a trained physical therapist to begin with, and once learnt can be practised at home. Doing these exercises regularly will prevent recurrence of symptoms. If you find that your leg pain or numbness increases while doing this, stop and see your physician immediately.

Write an article based on this "Experiment with different relaxation techniques. Try autogenic relaxation. Practice progressive muscle relaxation. Attempt visualization. Choose the relaxation technique that works best for you. Practice your chosen relaxation technique daily."
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For desensitization to be successful, you must be able to relax yourself when you feel afraid. You will need to learn a relaxation technique that works reliably for you every time before beginning a desensitization regimen. Practice these when you are not feeling stressed or anxious so you can focus on the process and which one works best for you. Breathing is an important part of any relaxation technique, so it is helpful to learn basic breathing exercises, regardless of which technique you decide to use. Breathe in through your nose and into your belly — you should feel your tummy rise as it fills with air. Then exhale through your mouth. It may help you to count to five with each inhale/exhale. This technique uses both your imagination and an awareness of your body to help you feel calm.  Think of a word, phrase, or image that makes you feel peaceful. Repeatedly imagine this word, phrase, or image. Focus on slow, controlled breathing while you think of the word, phrase, or image. Using this method, you work on tensing and relaxing muscles and developing an awareness of your muscle tension.  Start by flexing the muscles in your toes. Hold for five seconds. (Some people find it best to start at their toes and work toward their head, but others find that the reverse works better. Pick whichever works best for you.) Consciously relax your toe muscles for 30 seconds. Work your way upward until you reach your head. Visualization helps you create very vivid mental pictures that you can call up later. Remember to do your deep breathing as you visualize.  Think of a peaceful place. Observe everything about the place. What does it look like? What colors do you see? Imagine how all of your senses feel in this place. What can you smell? Are there any noises? Practice it often so that you can do it without thinking hard about it. It’s okay to choose more than one, but be sure that you can consistently use the techniques to make yourself feel calm and relaxed.  Keep in mind that if you have a history of serious psychological issues, it may take  you a long time to learn a relaxation technique. If practicing a relaxation technique causes you distress, stop and seek assistance from a mental health professional. You will want to be able to use it at a moment’s notice when you start desensitization.