Dr. Hermansen commented on chiropractic's fast-growing involvement in drug-free bodybuilding: "There are several docs around the country who are putting on shows, judging, etc. I've spoken with two of them, Dr. Jeff Walker in Idaho and Dr. Gene James in Arizona. We swap stories and advice."
The Palo Alto event, which will feature approximately 25 drug-free body builders and competition between several aerobics teams, is a qualifying competition for the Mr. and Mrs. USA Naturals Competition to be held the following week in Phoenix, Arizona. Proceeds from the amateur event will be donated to the local YMCA's "Say Yes for Kids" program.
"For me, the rewards I've already gained from being involved have made the effort worth it," said Dr. Hermansen. "If we manage to raise a nice sum of money from the show to donate to a local kids' program, it's going to be icing on the cake."
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