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On a business trip to Finland many years ago, I first became aware of how saunas were such a massive part of Finnish culture. I think practically every house has one.

After I had my business meeting, we went for a sauna, which was located within the same office building. During the sauna some women came in and beat us with soft leafy branches. Apparently it's a thing in Finland, as they believe it's good for the circulation. It was all very bizarre and slightly embarrassing. :Blink: :blush:
Yes it is true most houses have a saunaand most apartments have a sauna in the building that you book .I went to the swimming baths and a girl of 16/17 came around the changing room mopping the floor -That was embarassing for me .
There is to my knowledge none of the shinanigins that are in the films going on in the sauna .It was the most economical way to wash a family and to wash and dry their clothes ready for the next day ,when people had few clothes and only wood for the fire .
We have a sauna with wooden "pillows" so you can lie down and relax and we have a cold pool to dip in which releases natural cortizone in your joints ,so I love it .We use the sauna five times a week normally .
The branches are Birch and it does help circulation ,when they are fresh they are soft but some freeze them to use later and they are harder on the skin .
 
Evening everyone I have a tough last 24 hours or so, so I have stayed off the forum. I will try and comeback all gums blazing tomorrow.
Great to see you post and you do it in your own time ,we are all just glad to hear you are on the mend ,Hope you had a better night and are on here today .Morning all hope you too had a good night and are sprightly today .Fred ,good luck with the iron and remember it can get hot !
@anjelikaferrett what is the diet you are doing ? Did I miss it ?
 

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