Yes — ADHD can be effectively managed without medication through a root-cause functional medicine approach. At Spectra Cure, we begin by identifying the underlying biological drivers of ADHD: nutritional deficiencies, gut microbiome imbalances, heavy metal toxicity, OligoScan mineral imbalances, or dysregulated HRV patterns. Our IFM-certified physicians use comprehensive testing — OligoCheck, GI-MAP, HRV analysis, and Bioresonance BICOM — to pinpoint these triggers precisely.

Treatment is then personalised and may include targeted nutritional protocols, neurofeedback sessions, bioresonance therapy, gut healing programmes, and lifestyle interventions. Many of our patients — children and adults alike — experience significant improvements in focus, emotional regulation, sleep, and behaviour without stimulant medication.

If medication is part of an existing care plan, we integrate our functional approach alongside it. Our goal is always the least invasive, most effective path to lasting results — addressing root causes so that medication, if any, may be reduced over time under proper medical supervision.

Most patients begin noticing meaningful improvements within 6 to 12 weeks of starting their personalised programme. The initial diagnostic phase — including OligoCheck mineral testing, HRV assessment, gut microbiome analysis, and bioresonance scanning — typically spans 2–3 sessions over 2–3 weeks.

Simple nutritional imbalances often resolve within 2–3 months; deeper root causes such as gut dysbiosis or heavy metal accumulation may require 4–6 months of active treatment. Many families then continue with periodic maintenance — monthly neurofeedback or quarterly OligoCheck retesting — to sustain results as the child grows.

We measure progress using objective markers: HRV scores, repeat functional testing, and parent-reported behaviour scales. Your protocol is refined at every visit. Most families tell us results become clearly visible within the first 60–90 days — this is a carefully structured path to lasting neurodevelopmental improvement, not a quick fix.

Yes — we treat both children and adults with ADHD. While ADHD is often first diagnosed in childhood, a significant proportion of adults remain undiagnosed for years, struggling with chronic disorganisation, emotional dysregulation, career difficulties, relationship challenges, or poor sleep.

Our functional medicine approach is equally effective for adults because it targets the same biological root causes — nutrient depletion, gut-brain axis disruption, HRV dysregulation, and accumulated environmental toxins — that worsen throughout life if unaddressed. Adult patients undergo the same comprehensive diagnostic protocol: OligoScan micronutrient profiling, HRV monitoring, and Bioresonance BICOM scanning.

Treatment for adults typically combines targeted supplementation, neurofeedback training, gut repair protocols, and lifestyle coaching. Many adult patients report improved productivity, better emotional regulation, reduced anxiety, and better sleep within the first 2–3 months. If you have never been formally assessed but recognise ADHD traits in yourself, our team can guide you through the process.

ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) is the older clinical term historically used to describe ADHD without hyperactivity — the predominantly inattentive subtype. Since DSM-5 (2013), both presentations fall under the single diagnosis of ADHD, with three recognised subtypes: predominantly inattentive (formerly "ADD"), predominantly hyperactive-impulsive, and combined type.

Many people still use "ADD" to describe inattentive ADHD — particularly in adults and girls, where hyperactivity is often absent or presents as internal restlessness rather than physical overactivity. Inattentive ADHD in girls is frequently missed or misdiagnosed for years as anxiety or low motivation.

At Spectra Cure, we don't treat a label — we treat the underlying neurobiology. Whether the presentation is daydreaming and poor working memory (inattentive) or impulsivity and hyperactivity (combined type), our diagnostic protocol identifies the same root causes: mineral imbalances, mitochondrial dysfunction, gut dysbiosis, or dysregulated autonomic tone. Treatment is tailored to test results and presentation, not just the diagnostic category.

An initial functional medicine consultation at Spectra Cure typically ranges from AED 500–800. Comprehensive ADHD diagnostic packages — including OligoCheck micronutrient testing, HRV assessment, Bioresonance BICOM scanning, and a follow-up consultation — start from AED 1,800.

Individual therapy sessions (neurofeedback: AED 350–500; bioresonance: AED 400–600) are available as standalone sessions or programme bundles at a reduced rate. We recommend speaking with our team at your initial consultation for a personalised plan with a full cost breakdown.

Note: functional medicine services are generally not covered by standard Egypt health insurance plans. Some initial medical consultations may be partially claimable — please verify with your insurer. We provide detailed medical receipts to support out-of-network reimbursement requests. Our coordinators are happy to discuss phased payment options for longer treatment programmes.

Spectra Cure is a functional medicine practice. Our primary focus is identifying and treating the root causes of ADHD — nutritional deficiencies, gut dysbiosis, heavy metal burden, or nervous system dysregulation — rather than managing symptoms with pharmaceutical stimulants. We do not prescribe stimulant ADHD medications (such as methylphenidate or amphetamine salts) ourselves.

For the majority of our patients, we offer an effective, medication-free path to lasting improvement. If a patient is already on stimulant medication prescribed by a psychiatrist or neurologist, we do not ask them to discontinue it.

We work collaboratively alongside existing prescribers to reduce symptom burden through functional interventions — which may, over time, allow for dose reductions under the prescribing physician's supervision. Our goal is always to heal the underlying biology so that any pharmaceutical support needed today may be reduced or eliminated in the future.

Our ADHD diagnostic process goes far deeper than a standard behavioural checklist. The initial consultation includes a detailed medical and developmental history, a structured clinical interview, and a review of symptoms across home, school, and social settings. We then order objective functional tests: OligoScan or OligoCheck for intracellular mineral and heavy metal status, HRV monitoring to assess autonomic regulation, Bioresonance BICOM scanning, and — where indicated — GI-MAP stool analysis.

Results are reviewed by our IFM-certified physician, who builds a comprehensive picture of the biological drivers behind the ADHD presentation. Within 1–2 weeks, you receive a written functional medicine assessment with a personalised treatment protocol and clear next steps.

Note: this process does not replace a formal DSM-5 psychiatric diagnosis for school accommodation, legal, or insurance purposes. If you require a formal diagnostic report, we can refer you to our partner child psychiatrists and neuropsychologists.

Standard ADHD consultations may be partially covered by some Egypt health insurance plans depending on your provider and plan tier. However, functional medicine services — OligoCheck testing, bioresonance therapy, neurofeedback, and integrative nutritional protocols — are generally not covered under Egypt health plans, as they fall outside conventional medical billing codes.

We recommend contacting your insurer before your first visit to confirm what is covered. Spectra Cure accepts payment in AED by card or cash. We do not submit insurance claims directly, but we issue detailed medical receipts and diagnostic reports that many patients use for out-of-network reimbursement requests.

Many families find that investing in functional medicine ADHD care reduces long-term costs by resolving root causes — decreasing dependence on ongoing medication, repeated specialist visits, and educational support programmes. Our coordinators are happy to provide a cost overview and help you plan your care journey.