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sparkMD Committed to providing affordable care that is patient-focused and value-based.

We are a cash-based family medical clinic inspired to transform healthcare by returning medicine to it's roots: the doctor-patient relationship.

12/24/2025

Heartburn after meals and STILL miserable even on meds? 😮‍💨 This is for you:

Most people reach for the heartburn medicine when they're in pain. That's the wrong time to take it.

✅ If you want those meds to work so you're not in pain after a meal, you gotta take them 30 minutes BEFORE you eat.

This will trigger your brain to produce more acid.
⚠️ Disclaimer:
This content is for educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice.
Viewing this post does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.
Always seek personalized care for your specific needs.
Independent Family Doctors – Direct Primary Care for the Treasure Valley
Proudly serving Boise, Caldwell, and beyond!
Email us:
➡️ info@independentfamilydoctors.com

Of course I recommend focusing on eating whole foods (meat, eggs, fish, high-fat dairy, veggies) to help things "flow" e...
12/23/2025

Of course I recommend focusing on eating whole foods (meat, eggs, fish, high-fat dairy, veggies) to help things "flow" easily again. But if you're looking for an OTC option, this is what I recommend.

Always check with your doctor first if you're not my patient.

⚠️ Disclaimer:
This content is for educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice.
Viewing this post does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.
Always seek personalized care for your specific needs.

12/20/2025

When those "oh 💩!!" moments happen, text us!

12/19/2025

Sick and want to get back to feeling 100%? Give this a whirl.
⚠️ Disclaimer:
This content is for educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice.
Viewing this post does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.
Always seek personalized care for your specific needs.
Independent Family Doctors – Direct Primary Care for the Treasure Valley
Proudly serving Boise, Caldwell, and beyond!
Email us:
➡️ info@independentfamilydoctors.com

12/18/2025

Part 2/3: Sick kid edition 🤮 Parents have been texting us and asking about this.

If your kiddo has the flu and is puking, this will help! Keeping them hydrated with sugar-free electrolytes (like Pedialyte or Little Ones) will help them recover faster. Don't worry about food, just focus on giving them liquids.

Leave a comment, send us a message, if you have questions.

👉 I posted a video yesterday on kids + coughing, and a simple at-home test YOU can do to tell if this is more serious than just a cough.

Are you looking for affordable, predictable primary care?

Email me (Jane) to join our primary care clinic, I'd love to answer any questions you might have:
info@independentfamilydoctors.com
⚠️ Disclaimer:
This content is for educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice.
Viewing this post does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.
Always seek personalized care for your specific needs.
Independent Family Doctors – Direct Primary Care for the Treasure Valley
Proudly serving Boise, Caldwell, and beyond!

12/17/2025

Parents, if your kiddo is coughing and you're worried, try this at-home test:

1. Lay your kiddo down in a quiet room.
2. Place your ear on their back, on the right side, near the shoulder blade.
3. Listen to their breathing for a few minutes.

Don't hear anything weird? They're probably okay.

If you hear popping (like popcorn) or paper-like sounds (paper rubbing together) - message your doctor because this could be something more serious than a cough, like bronchitis or pneumonia.

Don't have a doctor you can text?

We offer direct texting with our doctor and BONUS! It's the same doctor every time.

Email me (Jane) to join our primary care clinic, I'd love to help you get started:

info@independentfamilydoctors.com
⚠️ Disclaimer:
This content is for educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice.
Viewing this post does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.
Always seek personalized care for your specific needs.
Independent Family Doctors – Direct Primary Care for the Treasure Valley
Proudly serving Boise, Caldwell, and beyond!

12/11/2025

Parents, if your child is struggling to breath - when is it necessary to take them to the ER? Here are the red flags I pay attention to as a doctor.

If you're a patient, please text me, Jane, or Andrea because we help with this all the time and we know how to help your kiddo ASAP.
⚠️ Disclaimer:
This content is for educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice.
Viewing this post does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.
Always seek personalized care for your specific needs.
Independent Family Doctors – Direct Primary Care for the Treasure Valley
Proudly serving Boise, Caldwell, and beyond!
Email us:
➡️ info@independentfamilydoctors.com

12/11/2025

Thank you Logan for sharing your experience!

12/09/2025

Michelle and Theresa (co-workers) got hit hard with the wildfire smoke. This is what happened. To see the full conversation, link is in the first comment.

12/05/2025

Besides MiraLAX:

I recommend making small, slow changes to your diet.

LOWER the grains and fiber.
INCREASE the real foods like meat, eggs, high-fat dairy (if you can tolerate it), veggies.

Most doctors have their own set methods for helping someone manage constipation, and that’s going to differ from doctor to doctor. This is what has worked for me and my patients, for a long time.

If you have your own doctor, please consult them first on what they recommend for you.
⚠️ Disclaimer:
This content is for educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice.
Viewing this post does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.
Always seek personalized care for your specific needs.
Independent Family Doctors – Direct Primary Care for the Treasure Valley
Proudly serving Boise, Caldwell, and beyond!
Email us:
➡️ info@independentfamilydoctors.com

If the Wet Bandits were our patients 😂
12/04/2025

If the Wet Bandits were our patients 😂

Mucinex is great for loosening mucus in the lungs. But please don't use it for your stuffy nose because it won't help.⚠️...
12/03/2025

Mucinex is great for loosening mucus in the lungs. But please don't use it for your stuffy nose because it won't help.
⚠️ Disclaimer:
This content is for educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice.
Viewing this post does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.
Always seek personalized care for your specific needs.
Independent Family Doctors – Direct Primary Care for the Treasure Valley
Proudly serving Boise, Caldwell, and beyond!
Email us:
➡️ info@independentfamilydoctors.com

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We create transparency in outpatient healthcare pricing. Labs, medications, imaging and physician services are all provided at up to 80% less than cost. Many of our patients, whether insured or uninsured, save money on their wellness care, urgent care, ongoing medications, labs and minor procedures.

We save individuals and small businesses money and are restoring the joy and the ‘easy’ button throughout the primary care experience.

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