Re: Potassium Bicarb, Deficiencies, leg cramping

"trying to avoid isolated nutrients," I have too, but this was not a success for me, I seem to need extras especially vit C. Yes it is confusing; a few years back I stopped believing in info about supplementing; started doing, and experimenting. If one were to listen to all the contradictory information one gets nowhere.
Whatever is suggested I now try myselfit before I make a conclusion. Not many things have worked with me; probiotics, for instance, have no effect on my digestion, whatsoever.

I am not very good with herbal teas; I take my pau d arco in powdered form together with licorice and anise seed powder (for taste and to stimulate the adrenals) this way it is easier to get the daily dosage; I simply down it with water.

About the fast; I would wait a little; get your iron up and the electrolytes in order first. Nothing works before the basics are in place. Milder cleanses is an option; with all the electrolytes as you mention. Chlorella algae, barley grass and other greens is a suggestion.