Got pre-election stress? I got you covered!

Doctors are now reporting that people are becoming physically sick thanks to the Presidential election. Just Google election + sickness and you get 2.4 million hits.

One ER doctor described the symptoms as high blood pressure, headaches, nausea, fatigue and anxiety. Then things got worse.

People started scuffling at early voting booths, like what happened last week in Overland Park. KCTV 5 reported that an “argument between two men boiled into a shouting match, featuring expletives and an invitation to meet in the parking lot.”

So last month I did something that was the perfect antidote to this stress. Anxiety left my body and calm, restorative feelings took their place. I got a pedicure.

It all began at Bijin in Prairie Village. It was a Saturday morning at 10 a.m. When I walked in, a pleasant lady greeted me with a broad smile, noted my name and said “just have a seat.” Instantly I felt a sense of tranquility.

Another lady asked if I wanted something to drink. “Ice water” I said. And in seconds I was holding a tall glass, brimming with ice, with a straw. I sipped on it, and looked down to a table displaying the latest issues of Vogue, Vanity Fair and Men’s Health. Moments later they called my name, I met Lindsay and the foot therapy began.

Women know the benefits of a pedi. But men? Hardly.

And guess who has more anxiety about the prospects of President Hillary? That, plus pretty much every guy I know has toes that could use a good, um, ‘trimming.’

To help all the men out overcome their pinky problems, here are some FAQs:

So tell me what’s involved? First, the atmosphere is peaceful, restorative, and calming. “We try to go out of our way to make everyone feels at home” owner Connie Sush tells me. Check. “We want our guests to feel like they are escaping.” In other words, you won’t feel like the world is falling apart, which actually it is. “We strive to create a feeling of getting away. That includes everything from the music, décor, lighting, beverage offerings and amenities.” Bingo.

Next, your feet will soak in a warm whirlpool tub while you sit in a special kind of chair. Ever heard of Shiatsu? No it’s not your mother in-law’s lap dog. It’s a special kind of Japanese massage. That’s what will happen to your lumbar spine.

All delivered in total privacy.

Your foot therapist will apply an almond scented sugar scrub, mixed with something called Frankincense, made by Kansas City’s own Indigo Wild. Her tools include a cuticle remover, nail file, a pusher, a buffer, and if necessary, a hack saw.

Get the reflexology. It’s a system of foot massage. You have 7,000 nerve endings on each of your feet and this will give those sensory spots the kind of love they richly deserve.

I need my TV fix. Do they have Red Zone, the Boxing Channel or the SEC network? Wrong. This is a departure from those and that other TV channel – ATD – All Things Depressing. Forget about KU’s fifteen turnovers, MU’s loss to East-West Tennessee, the Royals payroll headaches or the latest Twitter feud between Kanye and Taylor Swift. You’re going to a happy place.

What’s it cost? Does it matter? Its less than 60 bucks, not including tip, which for your toes should be another two grand.

I drive a pick up, own a hunting dog and go to sports bars. Is this for me? Exhale. Your black lab is not being exchanged for a LabraDoodle. Real men get pedicures. Guys like Lebron and that real man of real men, David Beckham. And that other hunk of man – uh, me.

Now get busy. Make a reservation because election day is less than a week away and your stress level is hitting new highs.

This story was originally published November 1, 2016 at 5:11 PM with the headline "Got pre-election stress? I got you covered!."