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Bama is a small county located in the north-west of Guangxi. The population of Bama is about 240,000 but more than 80 people who live in this small county are over 100 years old, and now the number continues to grow. It is one of five longevity villages in China where there are over 75 centenarians to every million people. This is a standard set by the United Nations. Bama and its villages are in a remote area with few factoriesor pollution. The river flows through a karst landscape and therefore the water is rich in calcium carbonate and has a PH value of between 7.2 and 8.5. Weak alkaline ionized water can help maintain the acid based balance of blood and bodily fluids, making the body more effective in resisting bacteria, viruses, inflammation and disease.