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Repeated use of saunas could help people cope better in heatwaves, scientists say
(www.theguardian.com)
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Pretty sure installing a sauna is more expensive than installing air conditioning.
Not if you lower your expectations!
I'll add that the parents of an ex of mine. Would setup a "sweat lodge" in their yard yearly with the help of their other crunchy friends. Was essentially a teepee with a pit of hot rocks in the middle. They'd all sit naked in there and chant stuff. The structure wasn't difficult to construct.
They offered for me to join. But I was like 17 and seeing my girlfriend's father's cock and balls was not high on my list.
What a weird chant.
I bought a steam tent years ago, it truly does help with the summers. Mine is "full sized" so I don't have to stick my head out of it.
But you'll find sauna much faster than AC currently. I wonder why ?
I just have to go outside.
Free standing sauna vs window AC, yes easily.
Free standing sauna vs central air, the sauna wins.
Bought our sauna from Costco for $400 in 2020, so I am sure prices have skyrocketed.