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Dr Jorgen Bernard Jensen, DC, ND, PhD

Dr. Bernard Jensen has been a pioneer in the health field for more than 60 years. As America's leading holistic nutritionist, and pioneer of Iridology, he has worked with over 350,000 patients around the world. He believed that nutrition is the greatest single therapy to be applied in the holistic healing arts and that we must treat the whole patient, not just the disease.

Chronology 

1908: Bernard Jensen is born in Stockton, California (future DC, ND nutritionist and iridologist)

1919: Frank W. Collins MD, DO, ND, PhC publishes Disease diagnosed by observation of the eye (Jensen, 1976, p. iii; see also Mar 26, 1923)

1919: Henry Lindlahr MD, ND "had a nature cure sanitarium near Chicago...He wrote Irisdiagnosis and other diagnostic methods, 1st Edition 1919" (Jensen, 1976, p. iv)

circa 1925: Richard Murrell McLain [DC, ND; apparently graduated from  LACin 1920, according to Jensen, 1976, p. vi; was LACC faculty member in 1920 according to graduation photo]

1929: Bernard Jensen DC, ND graduates from the West Coast Chiropractic College in Oakland (see also June, 1925 issue ofthe ACA Bulletin re: West Coast Chiropractic College); will study naturopathy with Benjamin Lust MD, ND, DC in Butler NJ and iridology with Richard Murrell McLain of Oakland (former LACC faculty member; see 1920, LACC, 1919-20/SFCR);

Jensen will graduate from American School of Naturopathy under Frank W. Collins MD, DO, ND, PhC (Jensen, 1976, p. iv)

Bernard Jensen (March 25, 1908 - February 22, 2001) was a chiropractor, entrepreneur, and the author of numerous books and articles on health and healing. Although best known for his work in iridology, Jensen was a noted proponent of a variety of alternative care methods including nature cure, hydrotherapy (such as colon hydrotherapy), fasting, reflexology, color therapy, polarity, glandular balancing, homeopathy, herbology, acupuncture, craniopathy and personology. He owned three health sanitariums, the last being the Hidden Valley Health Ranch in Escondido, California. He said he saw more than 350,000 patients in this life. For many years Jensen maintained an office in Los Angeles where he would see patients. He also saw many patients at his office at the Hidden Valley Health Ranch. The original ranch was more than 100 acres. When this was sold, he began seeing patients at his office above the original land site. For numbers of years he would teach Iridology workshops here at the site closer to his home. Jensen authored more than 50 books and booklets, and some of his work appeared in VHS and DVD format that are still available.

Iridologists International was established by Dr. Bernard Jensen to further the research and development of the Science of Iridology on an international basis and to integrate and exchange information with practitioners throughout the world.

His mother died at age 30 from tuberculosis. At the age of 18 his father, being a Chiropractor, urged Doctor Bernard Jensen to study the science of Chiropractic, which he did.

Shortly after graduation from college, in Oakland, California, his health began to deteriorate. His Physicians diagnosed his condition as bronchiectasis – an incurable disease.

A Seventh Day Adventist Physician taught Doctor Bernard Jensen the principles of good nutrition and how to live a healthy, productive life. With the Physician’s guidance, Doctor Jensen was able to regain his health and opened his first Chiropractic practice in Oakland, California, in the year 1929.

His naturally curious nature led him to study many forms and modalities of health care delivery. He was most impressed by the results many were obtaining using natural methods. This prompted his famous world travels to far off lands to learn the secrets of long and healthy life from the oldest, healthiest people on the planet.

He discovered that the basic keys to a long and healthy life were not to be found in vitamin bottles or on the shelves of drug stores or pharmacies. What the old people taught him was that whole, natural foods, a peaceful disposition, daily exercise, sufficient rest and a constant desire to be of service to humanity were the foundation of any serious quest for living a long and healthy life.

Doctor Bernard Jensen went on to study with his greatest mentor, Doctor Victor Rocine, a Norwegian Homeopath, who taught him the “chemical story.” Doctor Rocine also instilled in Doctor Jensen the need to actually live with chronic and degenerative patients for an appropriate length of time in order to best serve the needs of such patients.

Under Doctor Rocine’s tutelage and guidance Doctor Jensen came to fully grasp and comprehend the need for constant interaction between patient and practitioner. He developed a Nature Cure philosophy based upon the principle that patients must take an active, willing part in any program of natural correction and rejuvenation – preferably in a relaxed, peaceful environment conducive to lasting recovery. This was the beginning of Doctor Jensen’s sanitarium practice.

Doctor Jensen opened his first Nature Cure sanitarium in San Leandro, California. It was a 25 bed facility. He went on to open others in Ben Lomond and Altadena, California. In 1955 he opened his most famous sanitarium at Hidden Valley, in Escondido, California. It was an 85 bed, sprawling operation that accommodated patients from around the world who suffered from arthritis, cancer, weight disorders and other chronic and degenerative diseases.

His astounding success with over 350,000 patients at his sanitariums, utilizing purely Nature Cure methodologies, gained much notoriety and fame for his work. He was honored by many societies, governments and institutions for his tremendous accomplishments in the field of natural health care delivery and clinical, nutritional research and for advancing the science and practice of Iridology. "Dr Jensen receiving the Dag Hammarskjold Award for his Nature Cure clinic and sanitarium work from a representative of the Pax Mundi Society, Brussels, Belgium."

Doctor Jensen’s many distinguished awards included the following:

• Doctor of the Year award, Portland, Oregon 1954.

• Academy of Science medal for exceptional service to humanity, Paris, France 1971.

• International Iridology Gold Medal award conferred by the World Congress of Scientific Medicine (Best Doctor in the world award), San Remo, Italy 1973.

• Service to Humanity award conferred by the International Naturopathic Association 1975.

• Knighted into the Order of Saint John of Malta for his humanitarian work.

• Awarded the Cross of Saint John at a special ceremony in New York City.

• Agnes Arber Distinguished Service award for his work and research with herbal medicine 1981.

• Pioneer Doctor of the Year award conferred by the National Health Federation, Long Beach, California 1982.

• Dag Hammarskjold award of the Pax Mundi Academy for his outstanding international contribution to the field of medical science, Brussels, Belgium.

• U.S. Ambassador, Charles Price, personally congratulated Doctor Jensen on the reception of this highly esteemed honor.

During an illustrious 60 year career as a world-renowned health advocate, lecturer and author, Doctor Jensen taught his unique and quite successful system of natural health management to Medical Doctors, Nature Cure practitioners and patients in 55 countries. He founded many schools and natural health centers and authored over 200 natural health care publications that are utilized by students and health care practitioners in many countries.

His patients included Heads of State, Physicians, Hollywood celebrities, sports figures and ordinary folk from every walk of life. He counted among his personal friends The Dalai Lama, Krishnamurti, Sai Baba, Heads of State and notable international Nature Cure practitioners.
He was a friend to all who knocked on his door seeking the healing influence of Nature. Doctor Jensen was, arguably, the greatest international influence in the field of Nature Cure science and practice to emerge from the Twentieth Century.

He passed away peacefully February 22, 2001, in Escondido, California, surrounded by a small group of friends and family. He was 92.

His Publications:

• Tissue Cleansing through Bowel Management ISBN 0-9608360-7-

• Dr. Jensen's Guide to Better Bowel Care: A Complete Program for Tissue Cleansing Through Bowel Management ISBN 0-89529-584-9

• Dr. Jensen's Juicing Therapy : Nature's Way to Better Health and a Longer Life ISBN 0-658-00279-1

• Foods That Heal ISBN 0-89529-563-6

• Dr. Jensen's Nutrition Handbook : A Daily Regimen for Healthy Living ISBN 0-658-00278-3

• Dr. Jensen's Guide to Diet and Detoxification : Healthy Secrets from Around the World ISBN 0-658-00275-9

• Dr. Jensen's Guide to Natural Weight Control : A Balanced Approach to Well-Being ISBN 0-658-00276-7

• Dr. Jensen's Guide to Body Chemistry & Nutrition ISBN 0-658-00277-5

• Empty Harvest ISBN 0-89529-558-X

• Tissue Cleansing Through Bowel Management
• Iridology Simplified
• Iridology Volume I Bonus Bundle
• Iridology Volume II Bonus Bundle
• Chemistry of Man
• A Hunza Trip: The Wheel of Health
• A New Lifestyle for Health and Happiness
• Arthritis, Rheumatism & Osteoporosis
• Bee Well Bee Wise
• Breathe Again Naturally
• Blending Magic
• Master Nutrition Course
• "The New American Food Program". Come Alive!
• Creating A Magic Kitchen
• Doctor-Patient Handbook
• Food Healing for Man
• Foods That Heal
• Garlic Healing Powers
• Goat Milk Magic
• The Healing Mind of Man - Arise & Shine
• The Healing Power of Chlorophyll
• Herbs: Wonder Healers
• People Affinities
• Rejuvenation & Regeneration
• Slender Me Naturally
• Soil & Immunity                  Unfoldment of the Great Within
• Vibrant Health From Your Kitchen                     Your Home for Health & Happiness
• Guide to Body Chemistry & NutritionNature Has A Remedy
• Juicing Therapy
• Nutrition Handbook                       Guide to Diet and Detoxification
• The Greatest Story I Have Ever ToldWhat Is Iridology?
• Chlorella: Jewel of the Far East
• Healing Mind of Man: Arise and Shine
• Understanding Iridology