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.herbal-safety h2{max-width:560px}.herbal-safety .eyebrow{color:#d5bd8c}.herbal-safety p{color:#c9cec9;max-width:760px}.herbal-safety .safety-points{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:1px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.14);margin-top:30px}.herbal-safety .safety-points div{padding:28px;background:#1f3027}.herbal-safety .safety-points strong{display:block;font-family:"Cormorant Garamond",serif;font-size:26px;font-weight:500;color:#f5ede0;margin-bottom:8px}.herbal-safety .safety-points span{font-size:12.5px;color:#bfc6bf}
@media(max-width:900px){.herbal-hero-bg{min-height:auto;background-position:62% center}.herbal-hero-bg:before{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(250,246,238,.92) 0%,rgba(250,246,238,.82) 55%,rgba(250,246,238,.78) 100%)}.herbal-hero-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;padding:120px 24px 220px}.herbal-hero-copy{padding-right:0;max-width:650px}.herbal-side-note{display:none}.herbal-feature-strip{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;left:14px;right:14px}.herbal-feature-strip a:nth-child(2){border-right:0}.herbal-feature-strip a{padding:18px 20px;min-height:92px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(36,55,44,.14)}.herbal-feature-strip a:nth-child(3),.herbal-feature-strip a:nth-child(4){border-bottom:0}.herbal-story,.herbal-safety{grid-template-columns:1fr}.herbal-safety .safety-points{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
@media(max-width:560px){.herbal-hero-inner{padding-bottom:360px}.herbal-feature-strip{grid-template-columns:1fr}.herbal-feature-strip a{border-right:0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(36,55,44,.14)!important}.herbal-feature-strip a:last-child{border-bottom:0!important}.herbal-hero-copy h1{font-size:58px}.herbal-hero-copy .hero-copy{font-size:20px}}


/* === Immersive artwork backgrounds === */
.visual-hero{position:relative;min-height:calc(78vh - 76px);display:flex;align-items:center;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:cover;background-color:var(--paper)}
.visual-hero::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-2;background:var(--hero-image) center/cover no-repeat;transform:scale(1.01)}
.visual-hero::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(250,247,240,.96) 0%,rgba(250,247,240,.91) 27%,rgba(250,247,240,.76) 47%,rgba(250,247,240,.40) 72%,rgba(250,247,240,.25) 100%),rgba(248,244,236,.12)}
.visual-hero-inner{width:min(var(--max),100%);margin:0 auto;padding:clamp(72px,8vw,118px) clamp(28px,7vw,110px) clamp(64px,7vw,100px);display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(340px,670px) 1fr;gap:5vw;align-items:center}
.visual-hero-copy{max-width:670px}
.visual-hero-copy h1{font-size:clamp(60px,7vw,108px);line-height:.91;text-wrap:balance}
.visual-hero-copy .lede{margin:28px 0 0;max-width:650px;color:#34463c}
.visual-hero-copy .body-copy{margin-top:24px;color:#415147;max-width:610px}
.visual-hero-copy .body-copy p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}
.visual-hero-kicker{font-size:9px;letter-spacing:.31em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);font-weight:500;margin:0 0 22px}
.visual-hero-aside{justify-self:end;align-self:end;max-width:210px;padding:24px 0 10px 26px;border-left:1px solid rgba(32,48,39,.25);font-family:"Cormorant Garamond",serif;font-size:21px;font-style:italic;color:#48564f}
.visual-hero-aside small{display:block;font-family:Inter,system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:8px;font-style:normal;letter-spacing:.25em;line-height:2.2;text-transform:uppercase;color:#657069;margin-bottom:18px}
.hero-home{--hero-image:url('assets/home-v15.png')}
.hero-care{--hero-image:url('assets/mens-care.png')}
.hero-approach{--hero-image:url('assets/womens-care.png')}
.hero-about{--hero-image:url('assets/about.png')}
.hero-visit{--hero-image:url('assets/your-visit.png')}
.hero-home::before{background-position:center 46%}
.hero-care::before{background-position:center 46%}
.hero-approach::before{background-position:center 50%}
.hero-about::before{background-position:center 48%}
.hero-visit::before{background-position:center 48%}
.hero-care::after,.hero-approach::after,.hero-about::after,.hero-visit::after{background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(250,247,240,.97) 0%,rgba(250,247,240,.92) 30%,rgba(250,247,240,.72) 51%,rgba(250,247,240,.34) 77%,rgba(250,247,240,.22) 100%),rgba(248,244,236,.10)}
.hero-about .visual-hero-copy,.hero-visit .visual-hero-copy{max-width:720px}
.page-after-hero{padding-top:clamp(82px,9vw,130px)}

@media(max-width:900px){
  .visual-hero{min-height:560px}
  .visual-hero::after,.hero-care::after,.hero-approach::after,.hero-about::after,.hero-visit::after{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(250,247,240,.94) 0%,rgba(250,247,240,.86) 45%,rgba(250,247,240,.72) 72%,rgba(250,247,240,.58) 100%)}
  .visual-hero-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;padding:80px 26px 56px;align-items:end}
  .visual-hero-copy{max-width:650px}
  .visual-hero-aside{display:none}
  .hero-home::before{background-position:56% center}
  .hero-care::before{background-position:58% center}
  .hero-approach::before{background-position:58% center}
  .hero-about::before{background-position:60% center}
  .hero-visit::before{background-position:58% center}
}
@media(max-width:560px){
  .visual-hero{min-height:520px}
  .visual-hero-inner{padding:72px 20px 44px}
  .visual-hero-copy h1{font-size:clamp(50px,15vw,72px)}
  .visual-hero-copy .lede{font-size:22px}
  .visual-hero-copy .body-copy{font-size:13.5px}
  .visual-hero::after,.hero-care::after,.hero-approach::after,.hero-about::after,.hero-visit::after{background:rgba(250,247,240,.80)}
}


/* === v8 homepage readability / artwork visibility refinement === */
.hero-home::after{
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg,
      rgba(250,247,240,.58) 0%,
      rgba(250,247,240,.46) 26%,
      rgba(250,247,240,.24) 48%,
      rgba(250,247,240,.08) 74%,
      rgba(250,247,240,.03) 100%);
}
.hero-home .visual-hero-copy{
  position:relative;
  max-width:670px;
  padding:44px 46px 46px 42px;
  border:1px solid rgba(117,100,69,.12);
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(250,247,240,.80),rgba(250,247,240,.66) 70%,rgba(250,247,240,.42));
  backdrop-filter:blur(3px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(3px);
  box-shadow:0 18px 60px rgba(60,54,43,.05);
}
.hero-home .visual-hero-copy h1,
.hero-home .visual-hero-copy .lede,
.hero-home .visual-hero-copy .body-copy{
  text-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.48);
}
.hero-home .visual-hero-kicker{color:#83632f}
.hero-home .visual-hero-aside{
  background:rgba(250,247,240,.42);
  backdrop-filter:blur(2px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(2px);
  padding:22px 18px 18px 26px;
}
@media(max-width:900px){
  .hero-home::after{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(250,247,240,.48) 0%,rgba(250,247,240,.28) 55%,rgba(250,247,240,.20) 100%)}
  .hero-home .visual-hero-copy{background:rgba(250,247,240,.78);padding:34px 30px;backdrop-filter:blur(3px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(3px)}
}
@media(max-width:560px){
  .hero-home::after{background:rgba(250,247,240,.20)}
  .hero-home .visual-hero-copy{background:rgba(250,247,240,.86);padding:28px 22px}
}


/* Version 8 — Begin Here artwork integration */
.hero-begin{
  --hero-image:url('assets/begin-here.png');
  min-height:calc(100svh - 76px);
  align-items:flex-end;
  background-color:#efe5d5;
}
.hero-begin::after{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,
    rgba(250,247,240,.08) 0%,
    rgba(250,247,240,.02) 46%,
    rgba(250,247,240,.08) 72%,
    rgba(250,247,240,.32) 100%);
}
.hero-begin .visual-hero-inner{
  width:100%;max-width:none;
  min-height:calc(100svh - 76px);
  padding:110px 5vw 42px;
  display:flex;
  justify-content:center;
  align-items:flex-end;
}
.begin-hero-cue{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:12px;
  padding:12px 18px;
  background:rgba(250,247,240,.80);
  border:1px solid rgba(32,48,39,.13);
  backdrop-filter:blur(5px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(5px);
  font-size:9px;
  letter-spacing:.22em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--ink);
  box-shadow:0 12px 35px rgba(34,38,30,.08);
}
.begin-hero-cue span{font-size:16px;color:var(--gold);line-height:1}
.begin-form-section{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:.82fr 1.18fr;
  gap:clamp(50px,8vw,120px);
  padding:clamp(90px,10vw,145px) clamp(24px,8vw,120px);
  background:var(--paper-light);
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
}
.begin-form-copy{max-width:620px}
.begin-form-copy h1{font-size:clamp(52px,6vw,88px)}
.begin-form-copy .lede{margin-top:26px}
.begin-form-section .inquiry-form{
  padding:clamp(26px,4vw,48px);
  background:rgba(239,231,218,.52);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
}
.begin-support{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
  background:#e8dfd2;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
}
.begin-support>div{padding:clamp(55px,7vw,90px) clamp(24px,8vw,120px)}
.begin-support>div+div{border-left:1px solid var(--line)}
.begin-support p{font-size:13px;color:var(--ink-soft);max-width:570px}
@media(max-width:900px){
  .hero-begin{min-height:76svh;background-position:54% center}
  .hero-begin::before{background-position:54% center}
  .hero-begin::after{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(250,247,240,.10),rgba(250,247,240,.04) 62%,rgba(250,247,240,.32))}
  .hero-begin .visual-hero-inner{min-height:76svh;padding:95px 20px 28px}
  .begin-form-section,.begin-support{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .begin-support>div+div{border-left:0;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
}
@media(max-width:560px){
  .hero-begin{min-height:68svh}
  .hero-begin .visual-hero-inner{min-height:68svh}
  .begin-hero-cue{background:rgba(250,247,240,.88)}
}


/* Version 10 — patient experiences */
.testimonials-home{padding:clamp(54px,6.5vw,90px) clamp(24px,8vw,120px);background:#eee6da;border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.testimonials-head{max-width:760px;margin-bottom:32px}
.testimonials-head h2,.testimonial-feature h2{font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;font-weight:500;font-size:clamp(40px,5vw,68px);line-height:.98;margin:10px 0 18px}
.testimonials-head>p:last-child{max-width:620px;color:var(--ink-soft)}
.testimonial-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:24px;max-width:1180px}
.testimonial-card{padding:clamp(28px,4vw,48px);background:rgba(250,247,240,.70);border:1px solid rgba(117,100,69,.18)}
.testimonial-quote{font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;font-size:clamp(25px,2.3vw,34px);line-height:1.25;margin:0 0 24px}
.testimonial-meta{font-size:10px!important;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold)!important;margin:18px 0}
.testimonial-note{max-width:920px;margin-top:26px;font-size:11px!important;line-height:1.65;color:var(--ink-soft)!important}
.testimonial-feature{padding:clamp(78px,9vw,128px) clamp(24px,8vw,120px);background:#eee6da;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.testimonial-feature-copy{max-width:900px;margin:0 auto}
.testimonial-feature blockquote{font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;font-size:clamp(24px,2.6vw,36px);line-height:1.35;margin:32px 0;padding-left:28px;border-left:1px solid var(--gold)}
@media(max-width:760px){.testimonial-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.testimonial-card{padding:28px 24px}.testimonial-feature blockquote{padding-left:20px}}

/* v11 launch-readiness refinements */
.contact-ready{align-content:center;padding:clamp(28px,4vw,48px);background:rgba(239,231,218,.52);border:1px solid var(--line)}
.contact-ready h2{font-size:clamp(38px,4vw,56px);margin:10px 0 20px}
.contact-ready p{font-size:14px;line-height:1.75;color:var(--ink-soft);text-transform:none;letter-spacing:0}

.patient-experiences-intro{background:#f7f2e9}.testimonial-alt{background:#f7f2e9}.patient-experiences-intro .body-copy{margin-top:24px}.testimonial-feature .text-link{margin-top:10px}

/* Version 15 — supplied page artwork */
.hero-patient{--hero-image:url('assets/patient-v15.png')}
.hero-food{--hero-image:url('assets/food-diet-v15.png')}
.hero-patient::before,.hero-food::before{background-position:center center}
.hero-patient::after,.hero-food::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;background:rgba(250,247,240,.03)}
.visual-art-only{min-height:clamp(620px,66.67vw,1024px)}
.visual-art-only .visual-hero-inner{min-height:inherit}
@media(max-width:900px){.visual-art-only{min-height:72vh}.hero-patient::before,.hero-food::before{background-position:center center}}


/* v15a — Patient Experiences artwork used as the page background */
.patient-experiences-page{
  position:relative;
  background-color:#f6f0e5;
}
.patient-experiences-page::before{
  content:"";
  position:fixed;
  inset:0;
  z-index:-2;
  background-image:url('assets/patient-v15.png');
  background-size:cover;
  background-position:center center;
  background-repeat:no-repeat;
}
.patient-experiences-page::after{
  content:"";
  position:fixed;
  inset:0;
  z-index:-1;
  background:rgba(248,244,235,.72);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.patient-experiences-page .page-shell,
.patient-experiences-page main{
  background:transparent;
}
@media(max-width:900px){
  .patient-experiences-page::before{
    background-position:62% center;
  }
  .patient-experiences-page::after{
    background:rgba(248,244,235,.78);
  }
}


/* v15b — Patient Experiences: translucent content over visible artwork */
.patient-experiences-page::after{
  background:rgba(248,244,235,.28);
}
.patient-experiences-page .patient-experiences-intro,
.patient-experiences-page .testimonial-feature,
.patient-experiences-page .testimonial-alt,
.patient-experiences-page .testimonials-home{
  background:rgba(247,242,233,.48) !important;
  backdrop-filter:blur(2px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(2px);
}
.patient-experiences-page .testimonial-card{
  background:rgba(250,247,240,.52) !important;
  backdrop-filter:blur(3px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(3px);
}
.patient-experiences-page .testimonial-feature-copy,
.patient-experiences-page .section-inner,
.patient-experiences-page .content-inner{
  background:transparent;
}
@media(max-width:900px){
  .patient-experiences-page::after{
    background:rgba(248,244,235,.38);
  }
  .patient-experiences-page .patient-experiences-intro,
  .patient-experiences-page .testimonial-feature,
  .patient-experiences-page .testimonial-alt,
  .patient-experiences-page .testimonials-home{
    background:rgba(247,242,233,.58) !important;
  }
}


/* v15c — About page artwork background */
.about-page{
  position:relative;
  background-color:#f6f0e5;
}
.about-page::before{
  content:"";
  position:fixed;
  inset:0;
  z-index:-2;
  background-image:url('assets/about-v15.png');
  background-size:cover;
  background-position:center center;
  background-repeat:no-repeat;
}
.about-page::after{
  content:"";
  position:fixed;
  inset:0;
  z-index:-1;
  background:rgba(248,244,235,.28);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.about-page .page-shell,
.about-page main{
  background:transparent;
}
.about-page .section,
.about-page section,
.about-page .card,
.about-page .content-card{
  background:rgba(247,242,233,.42) !important;
  backdrop-filter:blur(2px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(2px);
}
@media(max-width:900px){
  .about-page::before{
    background-position:62% center;
  }
  .about-page::after{
    background:rgba(248,244,235,.38);
  }
}


/* v15d — complete About artwork replacement */
.about-page{
  position:relative;
  background:#f6f0e5 !important;
}
.about-page::before{
  content:"" !important;
  position:fixed !important;
  inset:0 !important;
  z-index:-2 !important;
  background-image:url('assets/about-v15.png') !important;
  background-size:cover !important;
  background-position:center center !important;
  background-repeat:no-repeat !important;
}
.about-page .visual-hero::before,
.about-page .hero::before,
.about-page .page-hero::before,
.about-page [class*="hero"]::before{
  background-image:url('assets/about-v15.png') !important;
}
.about-page .visual-hero,
.about-page .hero,
.about-page .page-hero,
.about-page [class*="hero"]{
  --hero-image:url('assets/about-v15.png') !important;
}
.about-page img:not([class*="logo"]):not([class*="icon"]){
  /* Any content artwork on About now uses the same new About composition. */
}


/* v15e — Home artwork positioning
   Keep the figure/phoenix composition visible on the right side. */
.hero-home::before{
  background-position:72% center !important;
  background-size:cover !important;
}
@media(max-width:900px){
  .hero-home::before{
    background-position:68% center !important;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   v16 — Classical Thread brand refinement
   Clean ivory field + forest/sage/terracotta identity.
   Artwork remains visible; content surfaces feel lighter and less boxed.
   ========================================================= */
:root{
  --paper:#eee6da;
  --paper-light:#f7f2e9;
  --ink:#2f4436;
  --ink-soft:#687067;
  --gold:#8a8061;
  --gold-light:#c9bda4;
  --deep:#344b38;
  --deep-soft:#435b48;
  --red:#b5623f;
  --line:rgba(47,68,54,.13);
}
body{background:#f7f2e9;color:var(--ink)}

/* Header: quieter, more editorial, with the Chinese name as the mark */
.site-header{
  padding:19px 38px;
  background:rgba(247,242,233,.90);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(47,68,54,.09);
  box-shadow:0 4px 26px rgba(48,55,44,.025);
}
.site-header.scrolled{background:rgba(247,242,233,.97)}
.brand{column-gap:14px}
.brand-cn{color:var(--deep);font-size:31px;letter-spacing:.08em}
.brand-name{color:var(--deep);font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.19em}
.brand-sub{color:#7d806f;letter-spacing:.22em}
.nav{gap:19px;color:#46564b}
.nav a:not(.nav-cta):after{background:var(--red)}
.nav-cta{border-color:var(--deep);background:var(--deep);color:#f8f2e8;padding:10px 15px}
.nav-cta:hover{background:var(--red);border-color:var(--red)}

/* Typography and micro accents */
.eyebrow,.visual-hero-kicker{color:var(--red);font-weight:500}
.text-link,.focus-card a,.care-row>span,.care-row b,.journey-steps span{color:var(--red)}
.button-primary{background:var(--deep);border-color:var(--deep)}
.button-primary:hover{background:var(--red);border-color:var(--red)}
.button-quiet{border-color:rgba(181,98,63,.55)}

/* Home hero: remove the obvious glass card and let image + whitespace do the work */
.hero-home::after{
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,
    rgba(247,242,233,.92) 0%,
    rgba(247,242,233,.82) 26%,
    rgba(247,242,233,.52) 46%,
    rgba(247,242,233,.17) 68%,
    rgba(247,242,233,.04) 100%);
}
.hero-home .visual-hero-copy{
  padding:18px 42px 22px 0;
  border:0;
  background:transparent;
  backdrop-filter:none;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:none;
  box-shadow:none;
}
.hero-home .visual-hero-copy h1{max-width:620px}
.hero-home .visual-hero-copy .body-copy{max-width:575px}
.hero-home .visual-hero-aside{
  background:rgba(247,242,233,.22);
  border-left-color:rgba(47,68,54,.22);
  backdrop-filter:blur(3px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(3px);
}

/* A restrained artistic paper treatment used between the large image moments */
.statement-band,.journey,.contact,.clinical-band,.method-band,.visit-note,
.testimonials-home,.testimonial-feature{
  background-color:#eee7dc;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 9% 18%,rgba(126,132,102,.10),transparent 24%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 91% 80%,rgba(181,98,63,.055),transparent 20%);
}
.statement-band{padding:56px 24px}
.statement-band p{color:var(--red)}
.statement-band blockquote{color:var(--deep);font-weight:400}

/* Main sections: almost-white, generous, editorial */
.focus,.text-page,.link-grid,.herbal-content{background:#f7f2e9}
.focus-head{margin-bottom:46px}
.focus-grid{gap:18px;background:transparent;border:0}
.focus-card{
  min-height:280px;
  padding:38px 32px;
  background:rgba(255,252,246,.48);
  border-top:1px solid rgba(47,68,54,.20);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(47,68,54,.08);
  transition:transform .25s ease,background .25s ease,border-color .25s ease;
}
.focus-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);background:rgba(255,252,246,.78);border-top-color:var(--red)}
.focus-card small{color:#7b8164}

/* About preview: make the Chinese phrase feel like a seal/ink gesture rather than a block */
.about-preview{background:#f1eadf;grid-template-columns:.30fr 1.70fr}
.about-mark{
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,rgba(126,132,102,.12),rgba(247,242,233,.42));
  border-right:1px solid rgba(47,68,54,.10)
}
.vertical-cn{color:var(--deep);font-size:48px}
.about-copy{position:relative}
.about-copy:after{
  content:"經絲";
  position:absolute;right:7%;bottom:9%;
  font-family:"Cormorant Garamond",serif;
  font-size:clamp(70px,10vw,150px);line-height:1;
  color:rgba(181,98,63,.045);letter-spacing:.05em;pointer-events:none
}

/* Deep green section from the brand board */
.principles{background:#344b38}
.principles .eyebrow{color:#d7c6a5}
.principle span{color:#d7c6a5}

/* Journey and cards are defined by lines rather than solid tiles */
.journey-steps{border-color:rgba(47,68,54,.15)}
.journey-steps article{border-color:rgba(47,68,54,.13)}
.clinical-band>div+div{border-color:rgba(47,68,54,.13)}

/* Secondary cards */
.detail-grid{gap:16px;background:transparent;border:0}
.detail-card,.link-card{
  background:rgba(255,252,246,.48);
  border:1px solid rgba(47,68,54,.12)
}
.link-card:hover{border-color:rgba(181,98,63,.48)}
.soft-note,.safety-panel{background:rgba(238,231,220,.72);border-left-color:var(--red)}

/* Immersive page heroes: cleaner veil, artwork stays expressive */
.hero-care::after,.hero-approach::after,.hero-about::after,.hero-visit::after{
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,
    rgba(247,242,233,.94) 0%,rgba(247,242,233,.84) 29%,
    rgba(247,242,233,.56) 50%,rgba(247,242,233,.20) 76%,rgba(247,242,233,.07) 100%);
}

/* Patient/About translucent pages: preserve artwork but remove the 'block color' feeling */
.patient-experiences-page .patient-experiences-intro,
.patient-experiences-page .testimonial-feature,
.patient-experiences-page .testimonial-alt,
.patient-experiences-page .testimonials-home,
.about-page .about-hero,
.about-page .about-story,
.about-page .about-philosophy,
.about-page .about-values{
  background:rgba(247,242,233,.43)!important;
  backdrop-filter:blur(2px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(2px);
}
.patient-experiences-page .testimonial-card{background:rgba(250,247,240,.56)!important}

/* Footer / end-of-page visual identity */
.site-footer{background:#2f4436!important;color:#f3eee4}
.site-footer a{color:inherit}

@media(max-width:900px){
  .site-header{padding:17px 22px}
  .hero-home::after,.hero-care::after,.hero-approach::after,.hero-about::after,.hero-visit::after{
    background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(247,242,233,.90),rgba(247,242,233,.69) 56%,rgba(247,242,233,.43));
  }
  .hero-home .visual-hero-copy{padding:28px 26px;background:rgba(247,242,233,.64);backdrop-filter:blur(2px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(2px)}
  .focus-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
}
@media(max-width:560px){
  .brand-sub{display:none}
  .brand-cn{font-size:27px}.brand-name{font-size:13px}
  .hero-home::after{background:rgba(247,242,233,.44)}
  .hero-home .visual-hero-copy{background:rgba(247,242,233,.80);padding:26px 21px}
  .focus-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:12px}
  .focus-card{min-height:0}
}


/* v16a — Food & Diet artwork as a continuous page background */
.food-page{position:relative;background-color:#f6f0e5;}
.food-page::before{content:"";position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:-2;background-image:url('assets/food-diet-v15.png');background-size:cover;background-position:center center;background-repeat:no-repeat;}
.food-page::after{content:"";position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:-1;background:rgba(248,244,235,.30);pointer-events:none;}
.food-page .page-shell,.food-page main{background:transparent;}
.food-page .text-page{background:rgba(247,242,233,.50);backdrop-filter:blur(2px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(2px);}
.food-page .detail-card,.food-page .safety-panel{background:rgba(250,247,240,.58);backdrop-filter:blur(3px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(3px);}
.food-page .contact{background:rgba(238,230,218,.58);backdrop-filter:blur(2px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(2px);}
@media(max-width:900px){.food-page::before{background-position:58% center}.food-page::after{background:rgba(248,244,235,.40)}.food-page .text-page{background:rgba(247,242,233,.62)}}

/* v16a — three patient stories on home */
@media(min-width:1000px){.testimonials-home .testimonial-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);max-width:1280px}.testimonials-home .testimonial-quote{font-size:clamp(23px,1.8vw,30px)}}

/* v18 — About introduction */
.about-page .about-introduction{background:transparent !important;}
.about-page .about-introduction .section-inner{max-width:820px;margin:0 auto;}
.about-page .about-introduction h1,.about-page .about-introduction p{max-width:760px;}
.about-page .about-closing{margin-top:2rem;font-size:1.08em;line-height:1.7;}

/* v19 — Home / section vertical spacing tighten (~30%) */
.hero-home{min-height:auto}
.hero-home .visual-hero-inner{padding-top:clamp(72px,8vw,118px);padding-bottom:clamp(56px,6vw,96px)}
@media(max-width:900px){
  .hero-home{min-height:auto}
  .hero-home .visual-hero-inner{padding-top:80px;padding-bottom:56px}
}
@media(max-width:560px){
  .hero-home .visual-hero-inner{padding-top:72px;padding-bottom:44px}
}

/* Kitchen soups — Food & Diet recipe cards */
.kitchen-soups{
  max-width:var(--max);
  margin:0 auto;
  padding:clamp(60px,7vw,100px) clamp(24px,8vw,120px);
  background:rgba(247,242,233,.50);
  backdrop-filter:blur(2px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(2px);
}
.food-page .kitchen-soups{background:rgba(247,242,233,.50)}
.kitchen-soups .focus-head{margin-bottom:28px}
.recipe-disclaimer{
  max-width:720px;
  margin:0 0 36px;
  padding:18px 22px;
  background:rgba(238,231,220,.72);
  border-left:2px solid var(--red);
  color:var(--ink-soft);
  font-size:12.5px;
  line-height:1.65;
}
.recipe-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr;
  gap:28px;
}
.recipe-card{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:minmax(200px,.9fr) 1.35fr;
  gap:0;
  background:rgba(250,247,240,.58);
  border:1px solid rgba(47,68,54,.12);
  backdrop-filter:blur(3px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(3px);
  overflow:hidden;
}
.recipe-card>img{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  min-height:220px;
  object-fit:cover;
  aspect-ratio:4/3;
  background:#ebe3d6;
}
.recipe-card-body{padding:28px 30px 32px}
.recipe-tag{
  margin:0 0 10px;
  font-size:9px;
  letter-spacing:.18em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold);
  font-weight:500;
}
.recipe-card h3{
  font-size:clamp(26px,2.4vw,34px);
  margin:0 0 12px;
  line-height:1.08;
}
.recipe-assoc{
  margin:0 0 22px;
  color:var(--ink-soft);
  font-size:13.5px;
  max-width:640px;
}
.recipe-meta{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
  gap:22px 28px;
}
.recipe-label{
  margin:0 0 10px;
  font-size:9px;
  letter-spacing:.16em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold);
  font-weight:500;
}
.recipe-card ul,
.recipe-card ol{
  margin:0;
  padding-left:1.15em;
  color:var(--ink-soft);
  font-size:13.5px;
}
.recipe-card li{margin:0 0 6px;line-height:1.5}
.recipe-card li:last-child{margin-bottom:0}
@media(max-width:900px){
  .recipe-card{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .recipe-card>img{min-height:200px;aspect-ratio:16/10;max-height:280px}
  .recipe-card-body{padding:24px}
  .recipe-meta{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}
@media(max-width:560px){
  .kitchen-soups{padding-left:20px;padding-right:20px}
  .recipe-disclaimer{padding:14px 16px}
}