Marty,
You must be a mind reader, because I was going to send a email out asking if anyone had suggestions for where to start with the Milk Thistle. I will diffenently pass on the beet thing since I know Dad actually likes them ! But raw or cooked? FYI, I also passed on to Mom and Dad your (at least I think it was you.. :->) comment about using the spring/mineral water to detoxify the body. It just reinforced what Mom had been telling Dad for a long time so she felt pretty good !
Thanks again for the info...have a wonderful weekend. Spring has finally sprung in MN and I was able to clean out the tulip and daffodil bed today - soon they will be blossoming !! Now that's a great way to start a weekend!