If you thought a mountain cabin was just a place to get away from it all and relax for a few days or weeks-you might want to think again. Research has shown that removing an individual from the pollution produced by automobiles, industrial production, and other factors common to those living in a metropolitan area, and putting them in a better setting like a mountain cabin, can make them healthier and less prone to conditions such as asthma and stress related illnesses. Stress can also be a factor in aggravating asthma. Therefore, if you have asthma, you may want to think about a mountain cabin as your next retreat or even your next investment if you have the means.

Much of asthma is genetic. It is passed down from family member to family member. But, there are environmental factors as well. Some are related to natural allergens that can be found nearly anywhere-such as pollen and pet dander. These can be controlled in your home to a certain extent. But some factors, that we deal with every day as we travel to school, to work and to shop, cannot be controlled so easily. If you remove yourself from this environment by spending time in a mountain cabin, your symptoms may be lessened or even completely relieved.

Socio-economic stress is another factor in some cases of asthma. Increased stress leads to increased attacks. In a mountain cabin, away from the pressures of work and city life, you can alleviate even more of the factors that cause asthma.

Does this sound appealing to you? Are you a fan of nature and the great outdoors? Even if you dont suffer from asthma you may find yourself longing for the solitude that is available in a mountain cabin. But, are they hard to find? Are they affordable to those who do not have unlimited financial resources? The answer to the first question is no and the second question is yes. There are cabins available in nearly every price range. You can even build a mountain cabin from a kit if you are handy and industrious enough.

The location of your mountain cabin is a key factor. If you are trying to get away from stress and pollution, you will need to be far enough away from a metropolitan area to be out of the smog. It should also be close enough to your home that you can get to it without a great deal of travel and trouble. If your dream is to get away from it all this might be the answer you have been searching for.