Bernard Jensen
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Bernard Jensen was a chiropractor
, entrepreneur, and the author of numerous books and articles on health and healing.
Jorgen Bernard Jensen was born in Stockton, California
to Eugene and Anna Jensen. In 1929, Jensen graduated from the West Coast Chiropractic College in Oakland, California
. Jensen went on to study with Victor Rocine, a Norwegian Homeopath.
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 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 acre (0.404686 km²). When this was sold, he began seeing patients at his office above
the original land site. For numbers of years he taught 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.
Chiropractor
A Chiropractor, according to the Association of Chiropractic Colleges , "focuses on the relationship between the body's main structures – the skeleton, the muscles and the nerves – and the patient's health. Chiropractors believe that health can be improved and preserved by making adjustments to...
, entrepreneur, and the author of numerous books and articles on health and healing.
Jorgen Bernard Jensen was born in Stockton, California
Stockton, California
Stockton, California, the seat of San Joaquin County, is the fourth-largest city in the Central Valley of the U.S. state of California. With a population of 291,707 at the 2010 census, Stockton ranks as this state's 13th largest city...
to Eugene and Anna Jensen. In 1929, Jensen graduated from the West Coast Chiropractic College in Oakland, California
Oakland, California
Oakland is a major West Coast port city on San Francisco Bay in the U.S. state of California. It is the eighth-largest city in the state with a 2010 population of 390,724...
. Jensen went on to study with Victor Rocine, a Norwegian Homeopath.
Although best known for his work in iridology
Iridology
Iridology Iridology Iridology (also known as iridodiagnosis or iridiagnosis is an alternative medicine technique whose proponents claim that patterns, colors, and other characteristics of the iris can be examined to determine information about a patient's systemic health...
, Jensen was a noted proponent of a variety of alternative
Alternative medicine
Alternative medicine is any healing practice, "that does not fall within the realm of conventional medicine." It is based on historical or cultural traditions, rather than on scientific evidence....
care methods including nature cure, hydrotherapy
Hydrotherapy
Hydrotherapy, formerly called hydropathy, involves the use of water for pain-relief and treating illness. The term hydrotherapy itself is synonymous with the term water cure as it was originally marketed by practitioners and promoters in the 19th century...
(such as colon hydrotherapy), fasting
Fasting
Fasting is primarily the act of willingly abstaining from some or all food, drink, or both, for a period of time. An absolute fast is normally defined as abstinence from all food and liquid for a defined period, usually a single day , or several days. Other fasts may be only partially restrictive,...
, reflexology
Reflexology
Reflexology, or zone therapy, is an alternative medicine involving the physical act of applying pressure to the feet, hands, or ears with specific thumb, finger, and hand techniques without the use of oil or lotion...
, color therapy, polarity, glandular balancing, homeopathy
Homeopathy
Homeopathy is a form of alternative medicine in which practitioners claim to treat patients using highly diluted preparations that are believed to cause healthy people to exhibit symptoms that are similar to those exhibited by the patient...
, herbology, acupuncture
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a type of alternative medicine that treats patients by insertion and manipulation of solid, generally thin needles in the body....
, craniopathy
Craniosacral therapy
Craniosacral therapy is an alternative medicine therapy used by osteopaths, massage therapists, naturopaths, and chiropractors. A craniosacral therapy session involves the therapist placing their hands on the patient, which allows them to "tune into the craniosacral rhythm"...
and personology.
He owned three sanitariums, the last being the Hidden Valley Health Ranch in Escondido, California
Escondido, California
Escondido is a city occupying a shallow valley ringed by rocky hills, just north of the city of San Diego, California. Founded in 1888, it is one of the oldest cities in San Diego County. The city had a population of 143,911 at the 2010 census. Its municipal government set itself an operating...
. He said he saw more than 350,000 patients in this life. For many years Jensen maintained an office in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
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 acre (0.404686 km²). When this was sold, he began seeing patients at his office above
the original land site. For numbers of years he taught iridology
Iridology
Iridology Iridology Iridology (also known as iridodiagnosis or iridiagnosis is an alternative medicine technique whose proponents claim that patterns, colors, and other characteristics of the iris can be examined to determine information about a patient's systemic health...
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.
Publications
- The Chemistry of Man ISBN 978-1885653-24-6
- The Science and Practice of Iridology, Vol. 1 ISBN 978-1885653-23-9
- Iridology: The Science and Practice in the Healing Arts, Vol. 2 ISBN 978-1885653-00-0
- 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
- Health Desserts For Your Sweet Tooth
External links
- Bernardjensen.org
- A Tribute to Dr. Bernard Jensen (Source)
- Biographies: Jorgen Bernard Jensen, DC, ND, PhD
- San Francisco College of Chiropractic & San Francisco College of Drugless Physicians
- http://www.globaliridologyresearch.org/Dr__Bernard_Jensen.html