Self-help for rheumatism and osteoarthritis under competent medical guidance: the first health guide for active participation from the experts at the Clinic for Naturopathy and Integrative Medicine in Essen. Doctor Angela Oberle and nutritionist Sabine Pork have many years of experience in daily interactions with pain and rheumatism patients. They have developed an interactive patient coaching program for self-help with rheumatic diseases and osteoarthritis, enabling those affected to take responsibility for their health and positively influence pain, disease activity, and disease processing. Conventional medicine aims to relieve pain and stop inflammation. However, long-term use of medications can have side effects. Naturopathy offers a complementary therapeutic approach that strengthens the entire organism.