be impaccable with your word
don't take anything personally
don't make assumptions
always do your best
be sceptical but learn to listen


the rest is defined by L.Hays books and CH.Beerlandts....and even some goodies are to be seen in Dr. Sarno's booklets as well...  



shake..shake..shake...

Canadj,
You were unlucky to have that cyst, but it was lucky they found it then. My son had a friend who started college and within a week was in hospital for the same thing but with complications, and it took her a good year + to recover.
I'm happy for you that you found the Blood type diet.

I admire your tenacity, and strength of character that you kept looking for answers.  My health issues were milder when I was young, but I can relate to some of what you describe.
The sinus drip and the mucus I can relate to, I spent years gargling with salt water thinking I had a cold coming on often. Also suffered with sluggish bowels.  Once I discovered gluten/dairy sensitivities and took them and sugar out of my diet I had a big improvement.  And with the Blood Type/Swami diet it just keeps getting better.  
Lin