Now, i have returned to good condition enough to get internet or do something.
"Never will try it. I don't take alcohol."
Then try without it. You can drink something else, you choose.
"Worked and lived together with "your kind" (Finns ) for a month+ when I served in Macedonia (98-99), and I'm quite impressed by your sauna "culture".."
Sauna is the first thing to build when establishing a camp. Offduty relaxation 8)
"you did even have a mobile sauna down there to use in new squad/platoon camps where the local camp sauna wasn't done yet..."
You mean the saunas built on carts? They are quite common stuff and give good heats if built properly. Nice to have a sightseeing ride in a sauna. Not dangerous if not driven too fast.
"unless you've had a little too much alcohol"
No problems if you are not alone and can swim. The best way is to jump snow right from heat. It makes anyone to reborn.