Digestion in the Stomach by Howard F. Loomis Jr., D.C. Digestion begins in the mouth. When you chew your food it is mixed with saliva, which not only supplies moisture but also the carbohydrate-digesting enzyme, amylase. When you eat raw food, its enzymes work with the salivary amylase to begin digestion.
The U.S. Owes China $1.2 Trillion. China holds about $1.2 trillion in U.S. government debt, according to the Treasury Department's latest figures. That's about 30 percent higher than the previous estimate. This is part of those global imbalances we keep talking about.
To Publish this Image on your Blog or Website . Copy this code. In total, American consumers owe: $11.38 trillion, a decrease of 2.95% from last year. $852 billion in credit card debt. $8.15 trillion in mortgages. $914 billion in student loans, an increase of 7.35% from last year. $72 billion in auto loans.