:root {
  
  /* Mint → Healing Green from logo */
  --brand-mint-100: #f3fbea;
  --brand-mint-200: #e6f4d8;
  --brand-mint-500: #8bc34a; /* logo green */
  --brand-mint-700: #689f38;

  /* Warm CTA → Logo Orange */
  --brand-warm-cta: #7a2b74; /* logo orange */
  --brand-warm-cta-600: #7a2b74; /* deeper orange */
  --brand-warm-yellow: #ffd166;

  /* Creams → Clean medical whites */
  --cream-100: #fff9f5;
  --cream-200: #fff6ef;

  /* Pastel stats → Soft purple tints */
  --pastel-stat-bg: #f6eef8;
  --pastel-stat-accent: #ead7ef;

  /* Surfaces */
  --surface: #ffffff;
  --surface-variant: #fbfbfb;

  /* Text */
  --text-default: #58595b; /* neutral readable gray */
  --text-muted: #7a7b7d;
  --heading: #7a2b74; /* logo purple */

  /* Dividers */
  --divider-strong: rgba(122, 43, 116, 0.12);
  --divider-soft: rgba(122, 43, 116, 0.06);

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-xs: 0 4px 14px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.04);
  --shadow-sm: 0 8px 26px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 18px 40px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.08);

  /* Gradients */
  --brand-gradient: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    #f6eef8 0%,
    #fff6ef 50%,
    #f3fbea 100%
  );

  --cta-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, #689f38 0%, #689f38 100%);

  /* Spacing & Radius (unchanged) */
  --space-xs: 6px;
  --space-sm: 12px;
  --space-md: 20px;
  --space-lg: 32px;

  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 22px;

  /* Typography */
  --font-base: "Onest", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto,
    "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;

  /* Layout */
  --container-max: 1300px;

  /* Focus */
  --focus-ring: 0 0 0 4px rgba(244, 129, 32, 0.22);

  /* Contrast */
  --accent-contrast: #ffffff;
}

/* -------------------------
   02. Global / Reset
   ------------------------- */
* {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}
html,
body {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  font-family: var(--font-base);
  background: var(--cream-100);
  color: var(--text-default);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
.container {
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 18px;
}

/* Scrollbar (subtle) */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: transparent;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    var(--brand-mint-500),
    var(--brand-mint-700)
  );
  border-radius: 20px;
}

/* Selection */
::selection {
  color: var(--accent-contrast);
  background: var(--brand-warm-cta);
}

/* Typography basics */
p {
  margin: 0 0 1.25em 0;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

/* Links */
a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}
a:hover,
a:focus {
  text-decoration: none;
  outline: none;
}

/* Small utility */
.row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 18px;
}
.card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--divider-soft);
  padding: 20px;
}

/* -------------------------
   03. Buttons (brand)
   ------------------------- */
.btn-default {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--cta-gradient);
  color: var(--accent-contrast);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 0.18s ease, box-shadow 0.18s ease;
}
.btn-default:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-default);
  border: 1px solid var(--divider-soft);
}

/* -------------------------
   04. Header & Navigation
   Single authoritative block — keep only this (no duplicates)
   ------------------------- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1100;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92),
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88)
  );
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--divider-soft);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  height: 74px;
  padding: 0 18px;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Brand */
.brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.brand-mark {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: inline-grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: var(--accent-contrast);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}
.brand-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* Desktop nav */
.main-nav {
  display: block;
}
.nav-list {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  align-items: center;
}
.nav-list li a {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 10px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  color: var(--brand-warm-cta-600);
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: all 0.18s ease;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.nav-list li a i {
  color: var(--brand-mint-700);
}
.nav-list li a:hover,
.nav-list li a:focus {
  color: var(--brand-mint-700);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  /* background: rgba(24,52,58,0.03); */
}

/* Header actions */
.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.btn-call {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--cta-gradient);
  color: var(--accent-contrast);
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.18s ease;
}
.btn-call:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

/* Hamburger (mobile toggle) */
.hamburger {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  display: none;
  padding: 8px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--heading);
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 1300;
}

/* Accessibility focus styles */
.nav-list a:focus,
.btn-call:focus,
.hamburger:focus {
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: var(--focus-ring);
}

/* -------------------------
   05. Mobile drawer (authoritative)
   Keep only this block for the .mobile-menu — no duplicates
   ------------------------- */
.mobile-menu {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 100vh;

  width: 100%;
  background: var(--surface);
  color: var(--text-default);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.22);
  transform: translateX(100%); /* hidden off-canvas */
  transition: transform 320ms cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.9, 0.3, 1), opacity 220ms ease;
  z-index: 1400;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 18px;
  border-left: 1px solid var(--divider-strong);
  opacity: 0;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  overflow-y: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

/* visible state */
.mobile-menu.open {
  transform: translateX(0);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* drawer header inside */
.mobile-menu-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.brand.mobile .brand-mark {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
}

/* drawer nav */
.mobile-nav-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 37px 0 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}
.mobile-nav-list li a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  color: var(--text-default);
  background: transparent;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.18s ease, transform 0.18s ease, color 0.18s ease;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}
.mobile-nav-list li a i {
  color: var(--brand-mint-700);
  min-width: 20px;
}
.mobile-nav-list li a:hover,
.mobile-nav-list li a:focus {
  background: rgba(24, 52, 58, 0.03);
  color: var(--text-default);
}

/* mobile CTA at bottom */
.mobile-cta {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 10px;
}

/* -------------------------
   06. Responsive rules
   ------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nav-list {
    display: none;
  } /* hide desktop nav */
  .hamburger {
    display: inline-flex;
  } /* show hamburger */
  .btn-call .btn-text {
    display: none;
  } /* hide call label on small screens */
  .header-inner {
    height: 64px;
    gap: 8px;
  }
}
@media (min-width: 901px) {
  .mobile-menu {
    display: none;
  } /* hide mobile drawer on large screens */
}

.brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.brand-mark img {
  height: 80px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
}

/* Brand name */
.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--heading);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

/* Mobile adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .brand-mark img {
    height: 80px;
  }

  .brand-name {
    font-size: 16px;
  }
}

/* ===============================
   Hero Slider
================================ */
.hero-slider {
  position: relative;
}

/* Swiper height */
.heroSwiper {
  width: 100%;
  height: 90vh;
}

/* Slide base */
.slide-bg {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}

/* .slide-bg::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.92) 0%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.75) 40%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.3) 70%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
} */

.slide-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 690px;
}

.slide-content h1 {
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 44px;
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.slide-content p {
  font-size: 17px;
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

/* Background images (replace paths only) */
.slide-hospital {
  background-image: url("../images/Hospital\ management.jpg");
}

.slide-critical {
  background-image: url("../images/Critical\ care.jpg");
}

.slide-icu {
  background-image: url("../images/ICU\ banner.jpg");
}

.slide-anesthesia {
  background-image: url("../images/anaesthesia.jpg");
}
.slide-remote-icu{
  background-image: url("../images/remote-icu.jpg");
}

/* Swiper arrows */
.swiper-button-next,
.swiper-button-prev {
  color: var(--brand-warm-cta);
}

/* Pagination */
.swiper-pagination-bullet {
  background: var(--brand-warm-cta);
  opacity: 0.4;
}
.swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ===============================
   Responsive
================================ */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .heroSwiper {
    height: 55vh;
  }

  .slide-content h1 {
    font-size: 30px;
  }

  .slide-content p {
    font-size: 15px;
  }
}
/* Mint highlight for Anaesthesia */
.highlight-mint {
  color: var(--brand-mint-700); /* mint green */
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  padding-left: 6px;
}

/* ===============================
   Expertise Cards Section
=============================== */
.expertise-cards {
  padding: 60px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    #ffffff 0%,
    #f3fbea 35%,
    /* mint softness */ #fff6ef 65%,
    /* warm cream */ #ffffff 100%
  );
}

/* Header */
.expertise-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 70px;
}

.expertise-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;

  background: rgba(139, 195, 74, 0.15);
  color: var(--brand-mint-700);

  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.expertise-header h2 {
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 44px;
  color: var(--heading);
  line-height: 1.15;
}

/* Grid */
.expertise-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 34px;
}

/* Card */
.expertise-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 42px 36px 46px;

  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.expertise-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

/* Icon */
.expertise-icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;

  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;

  background: rgba(139, 195, 74, 0.18);
  color: var(--brand-mint-700);

  font-size: 26px;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

/* Title */
.expertise-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--brand-warm-cta); /* purple */
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

/* Text */
.expertise-card p {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-default);
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

/* Read more */
.expertise-link {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--brand-warm-cta);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: gap 0.3s ease;
}

.expertise-link span {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.expertise-link:hover span {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .expertise-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .expertise-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .expertise-header h2 {
    font-size: 28px;
  }
}

.appointment-section {
  background: var(--brand-gradient);
  padding: calc(var(--space-lg) * 2) var(--space-md);
}

.appointment-container {
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  align-items: center;
}

.appointment-content h2 {
  color: var(--heading);
  font-size: 28px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.appointment-intro {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.appointment-highlights {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  text-align: left;
}

.appointment-highlights li {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  color: var(--text-default);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.appointment-form {
  background: var(--surface);
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

.form-field input,
.form-field select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-md);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--divider-strong);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-base);
  background: var(--surface-variant);
  color: var(--text-default);
}

.form-field input:focus,
.form-field select:focus {
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: var(--focus-ring);
  border-color: var(--brand-mint-500);
}

.appointment-btn {
  background: var(--cta-gradient);
  color: var(--accent-contrast);
  border: none;
  padding: var(--space-md);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.appointment-btn:hover {
  opacity: 0.9;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ✅ Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .appointment-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .appointment-content {
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* layout for highlight items */
.appointment-highlights {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 12px;
}

.appointment-highlights li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  color: var(--text-default);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* base style for circular icon chips */
.appointment-highlights li .fa-solid,
.appointment-highlights li .fa-regular,
.appointment-highlights li .fa-brands {
  display: inline-grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 16px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  flex: 0 0 42px;
}

/* Individual themed icon colors + soft backgrounds */
.ico-calendar {
  color: var(--brand-warm-cta);
  background: var(--brand-warm-yellow);
}

.ico-doctor {
  color: var(--brand-mint-700);
  background: var(--brand-mint-100);
}

.ico-hourglass {
  color: var(--heading);
  background: var(--pastel-stat-bg);
}

.ico-hospital {
  color: var(--brand-mint-500);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--brand-mint-100), var(--surface));
}

.ico-lock {
  color: var(--text-default);
  background: var(--cream-200);
}

.ico-comment {
  color: var(--brand-mint-700);
  background: var(--pastel-stat-accent);
}

/* small accessibility / focus polish if icons are interactive */
.appointment-highlights a:focus .fa-solid,
.appointment-highlights button:focus .fa-solid {
  box-shadow: var(--focus-ring);
  outline: none;
}

.appointment-highlights li i {
  color: var(--brand-mint-700);
}

/* Footer — uses your :root variables */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--brand-gradient);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--divider-soft);
  color: var(--text-default);
  font-family: var(--font-base);
  padding: calc(var(--space-lg) * 0.8) var(--space-md);
}

.footer-container {
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  align-items: start;
  padding-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

/* Columns */
.footer-col .brand {
  color: var(--heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-lead {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 10px 0 14px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  font-size: 0.97rem;
}

/* contact links */
.footer-contact {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.footer-contact-link {
  color: var(--text-default);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 10px;
  align-items: center;
}

.footer-contact-link i {
  color: var(--brand-mint-700);
  background: var(--brand-mint-100);
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  display: inline-grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  font-size: 14px;
}

/* quick links */
.footer-heading {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--heading);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-links li {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--brand-mint-700);
}

/* social */
.social-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.social-btn {
  display: inline-grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--brand-mint-100);
  color: var(--brand-mint-700);
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  font-size: 16px;
}

/* CTA */
.footer-cta .btn.small {
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-block;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--accent-contrast);
  background: var(--cta-gradient);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

/* bottom bar */
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--divider-strong);
  padding-top: calc(var(--space-sm));
}

.footer-bottom-container {
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: calc(var(--space-sm)) var(--space-sm) 0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.footer-legal a {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  margin: 0 6px;
}

.footer-legal a:hover {
  color: var(--text-default);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .footer-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .footer-bottom-container {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .footer-contact-link i,
  .social-btn {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
  }
}

/* Expertise / Clinical Specialities — uses :root tokens */

/* Section wrapper */
.expertise-section {
  padding: 60px 0;

}
.expertise-header {
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto 28px;
  padding: 0 18px;
  text-align: center;
}
.expertise-header .eyebrow.small {
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brand-mint-700);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.expertise-header .section-title {
  font-size: clamp(22px, 3.6vw, 34px);
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  color: var(--heading);
  font-weight: 900;
}
.expertise-header .section-lead {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 70ch;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Grid */
.expertise-grid {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 20px;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}

/* Card */
.expertise-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--surface), var(--surface-variant));
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 20px;
  border: 1px solid var(--divider-soft);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.04);
  transition: transform 0.18s ease, box-shadow 0.18s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  min-height: 190px;
}
.expertise-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 34px 90px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.08);
}

/* top row: icon + title aligned */
.card-top {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: center;
}
.icon-circle.lg {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  display: inline-grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: 16px;
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--accent-contrast);
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    var(--brand-mint-500),
    var(--brand-mint-700)
  );
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.06);
  flex: 0 0 64px;
}

.icon-circle.lg.grad-alt {
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(102, 199, 191, 0.12),
    rgba(244, 129, 32, 0.06)
  );
  color: var(--brand-mint-700);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.04);
}

/* card title & desc */
.card-title {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-default);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.card-desc {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* responsive grid */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .expertise-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 18px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .expertise-header {
    text-align: left;
    padding: 0 16px;
  }
  .expertise-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .expertise-card {
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 16px;
  }
  .icon-circle.lg {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    font-size: 18px;
  }
  .card-title {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}

/* small accessibility/focus */
.expertise-card:focus-within {
  box-shadow: 0 34px 90px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  outline: none;
}

/* utility: if you want pill CTA inside card */
.expertise-card .card-cta {
  margin-top: auto;
  display: inline-block;
}
.expertise-card .card-cta .btn-ghost {
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* subtle entrance (prefers-reduced-motion safe) */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .expertise-card {
    transform: translateY(0);
    will-change: transform;
  }
}

/* ===============================
   Doctor Profile Section
=============================== */
.doctor-profile {
  padding: 60px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
  180deg,
  #f3fbea 0%,     /* mint softness at top */
  #fff6ef 35%,    /* warm cream */
  #ffffff 75%,   /* clean white */
  #ffffff 100%
);

}

/* Grid */
.doctor-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 60px;
}

/* Content */
.doctor-content {
  max-width: 560px;
}

.doctor-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;

  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;

  background: rgba(139, 195, 74, 0.16);
  color: var(--brand-mint-700);

  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.doctor-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 44px;
  color: var(--heading);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.doctor-content h4 {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--brand-warm-cta); /* purple */
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.doctor-content p {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--text-default);
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

/* Actions */
.doctor-actions .btn-default {
  padding: 16px 36px;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

/* Image */
.doctor-image {
  position: relative;
}

.doctor-image img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 420px;
  border-radius: 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  display: block;
}

/* Subtle decorative glow */
.doctor-image::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -20px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at center,
    rgba(139, 195, 74, 0.18),
    transparent 65%
  );
  z-index: -1;
}

/* ===============================
   Responsive
=============================== */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .doctor-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
  }

  .doctor-image {
    order: -1;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .doctor-image img {
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .doctor-content h2 {
    font-size: 34px;
  }
}

/* ===============================
   Why Choose Us Section
=============================== */
.why-choose-us {
  position: relative;
  padding: 60px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    #f3fbea 0%,
    #fff6ef 40%,
    #ffffff 80%
  );
}

/* Header */
.why-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 80px;
}

.why-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;

  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;

  background: rgba(139,195,74,0.16);
  color: var(--brand-mint-700);

  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.why-header h2 {
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 42px;
  color: var(--heading);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.why-header p {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Timeline */
.why-timeline {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Vertical assurance line */
.why-timeline::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 0;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 4px;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    var(--brand-mint-500),
    var(--brand-mint-700)
  );
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* Item */
.why-item {
  position: relative;
  width: 50%;
  padding: 20px 40px;
}

.why-item.left {
  left: 0;
  text-align: right;
}

.why-item.right {
  left: 50%;
  text-align: left;
}

/* Content bubble */
.why-content {
  background: var(--surface);
  padding: 28px 30px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.why-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--brand-warm-cta); /* purple */
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.why-content p {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-default);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {

  .why-timeline::before {
    left: 12px;
  }
  .why-item.right {
    left: 0% !important;
    text-align: left;
}

  .why-item {
    width: 100%;
    padding-left: 40px;
    padding-right: 0;
    text-align: left !important;
    left: 0;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }

  .why-header h2 {
    font-size: 32px;
  }
}



/* ===============================
   Simple Blog Section
=============================== */
.blog-simple {
  padding: 60px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    #f3fbea 0%,
    #fff6ef 45%,
    #ffffff 100%
  );
}

/* Header */
.blog-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 70px;
}

.blog-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;

  background: rgba(139,195,74,0.16);
  color: var(--brand-mint-700);

  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.blog-header h2 {
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 40px;
  color: var(--heading);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.blog-header p {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Grid */
.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 34px;
}

/* Card */
.blog-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

/* Image */
.blog-image {
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* Content */
.blog-content {
  padding: 30px 28px 34px;
}

.blog-category {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  color: var(--brand-warm-cta); /* purple */
}

.blog-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--heading);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.blog-content p {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-default);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Read link */
.blog-read {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--brand-warm-cta);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.blog-read:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .blog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .blog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .blog-header h2 {
    font-size: 32px;
  }
}