Holiday spices can be good for your health

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Posted: 12/06/2011

CINCINNATI - You know how the smell of Christmas cookies and decorations just make you feel good?

Some of the spices we use during the holidays may actually have some health benefits you didn't expect.

Experts say Cinnamon can be used to lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels.

Peppermint is known for helping with digestion, colds and headaches.

Experts also say ginger can help with nausea, motion sickness and morning sickness, arthritis and headaches.

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