Another great video! Science shows the drink temperatures to be irrelevant as both hot and cold have very slight benefits. So small it’s not even worth worrying about.
I heard you that there is a true to it. Rain ☔️ causes all kind of bacterias 🦠 on the ground mix up with the air for us to breathe. If not true let me know.
I would say that you would only see the negatives to driking a cold drink in the extremes. If you have heat stroke, drinking ice water will fool your body into thinking it is cooler than it actually is, so stop it working to cool you. It would be the equivalent of giving someone with hypothermia a hot drink, which would put them in a coma!
@@ItsMe_Philippines maybe its like cooling down too fast. Building barbed wire fences in Texas in summer when i was a kid - when you get really hot, then drink too much cold water - you can make yourself sick - if you cool down too much too fast. its a little like a body "brain freeze" headache" - but much worse.
Yes! Totally been there myself. Chugged a lot of super cold Gatorade and was throwing it all back up about a minute later. I’ve seen others do this on my son’s soccer team as well.
As my parents age my Dad has homecare nurses come in to assist with my Mom, his unprompted comment was whether by design with immigration the Filipino nurses are the most caring and wonderful and Canada is fortunate to have them
Rachel, you brought a smile to my face with your very cute song of Merry Christmas and then you brought tears to my eyes with your own tears flowing. What an amazing tender heart you have Rachel and I know your husband falls in love with you even more when your soft side comes out. This video was very well done by both of you. Thank you!
I have learned so much about the Philippine culture with all of my experiences thus far as it is a never ending eye opener, but without a doubt I have made the best life long friends, including Corey & Rachel(Ray-chel) 😂, which the same cannot be said back home in the USA. I am blessed to have you both as my friends! 🫶🏼
My Filipina wife and I have been happily married for 24 years and can relate to all the things you both have mentioned. She is from the Occidental side of Negros, but the customs and traditions you describe are very much the same, as they are throughout the Philippines. Some of the folk traditions seem to be based less on Western science, but they undoubtedly came about from generations of observations, and who am I to argue with customs and traditions formed over centuries in the tropics. Rachel's emotions when talking about the widespread lack of basic sustenance and other provisions, the things many of us take for granted, was moving. What is heartwarming beyond words is the hospitality and joy most Filipinos exhibit whenever we are in their presence. We are living in the US now but planning to build a permanent home in the Visayas in the coming years. Happy New Year to you and your family.
The Philippines culture gets a big thumbs up from me. Whenever we get off the Ferry in Bohol, I automatically start smiling for no reason. Some of things in the culture are quirky to me as Westerner, however, I have never come across a more grateful, happy and respectful culture. If you are set in your ways and resistant to change, you will struggle living there. Great Video and Happy New Year to you both
Cory I've been searching for my Filipina for years. I've finally found one that has a heart similar to "Rachelle.." Back in 2019, we went downtown Guagua Pampanga. My friends wanted me to try some of the street foods. There, there was this guy that started following us around. Where I'm from, you have to keep an eye on people like that. Soon, after trying several dishes, and not liking most of them, I had lots of uneaten items on the table and that's when he made his move. Dude, I thought it was time for battle. LMAO!! He just wanted the leftovers and was happy to have them. I was happy to give them to him. Lord knows I didn't want any trouble. My friends speak Tagalog and to tell my girl I love her, it's mahal kita and of course I always sat thank you, salamat. Oh, and I also do the hand to the forehead thing. I love showing respect
Happy new year Brother , yes people in the Philippines are some of the nicest people I’ve ever met, my first personal interactions with the people and the culture was on camiquin island, that experience led me to come back several times and now is leading me to my countdown to leaving to get there ( just tied up in red tape) . There is always room for improvement and the Philippines is what you make it. Respect the people and the culture but make sure you have clear boundaries so no one will take advantage of you and you’ll be fine . Thanks Rachel for the video, keep it up you’re doing amazing work! 👍👍
It's me has turned into It's us. I like it. Drinking water is good for you in general. We do not buy bottled water. There is enough plastic in the world. Your mohawk is coming along nicely. Thanks for the video.
Thank you both, great video. I have watched many VLOGs from a few Philippinas down there, and I have learned a lot about what you covered today. I can't wait to move down there in a few years, when I retire, and experience their beautiful culture, people and islands. Thank you again for sharing.
Interesting differences, I’ve been to tropical 🌴 humid places, & I love when it rains, cools me off. However, I see people from those climates are acclimated to that weather, so rain is more uncomfortable to them. My Mom spent 5 weeks in hospital then rehab and the warmest & kindest physical therapists & nursing staff were all Philippino’s. Raquel is so sweet. There r so many disadvantaged people everywhere, it’s always right to help others. Great video!!
@ItsMe_Philippines Corey, I live in Canada. We get hot humid summers like Chicago. It is common knowledge here that a hot drink will make you swet on a hot day and the swet cools your body temp. No need for studies. This has been a known fact here forever !
@@randyhuke3773 I don't have a dog in the fight, but that's an old wive's tale with zero basis in fact. I had a European wife and had to deal with a lot of similar misconceptions.
Good video, and there’s a huge heart inside of your pretty-little Lady Sir, God bless her; another custom I think wasn’t mentioned (which I was reminded of while watching a Filipino wedding video) is that of separating kids from adults during big family gatherings, or parties, kids are placed in another room where they can mingle, since is thought that children shouldn’t be exposed to adult matters or behaviors till they come of age, many Latin communities practice this too. Some of what you’ve mention come from the old Spanish/ Spain traditions e.g. “Noche Buena” a part of Catholic Christmas Celebrations also practice in Catholic Latin countries around the world. Thank you for reminding us that there are still places where traditions, respect of others specially the elders and care of one’s neighbors is still in practice today. Be well and please keep us informed in 2025 too, thanks for posting!
In Celtic folklore, women were the primary protectors of their deep connection with nature. The protectors of the animals, trees, and water. You hit the lottery with her. God bless.
As a little lady you have a very BIG HEART Sister, your videos are always good and informative you two. And they put a smile on my face. Thank you, Brother and Sister, for sharing. Have a good morning...
Rachel is not only pretty, but has a heart of gold! Corey is also kind, because he concurs with her, whereas some men would stop their wives from spending their money on other people (or vice versa, women stopping their husbands).
You can adapt to a certain degree, you need to and be willing. However, you can respect even though some things you don't like. For me, I would keep my distance from toxic boundary stomping relatives/friends. Respect is a two way exchange.
Another fun and informative video. There is some research (and logical reasons) that show drinking things at room temperature is better for the gut.I live in Mexico and most Mexicans in my part of the country (very hot part) use the same logic of not changing the temperature of the gut and alter the organisms in your digestive system. I have gone to the "room temperature side" and I find that I can drink more water - and that is always a good thing. I also find many things (after owning a home here for 28 years), in the culture very strange, but, it is what it is. In general I think it is a better way of life and I am kind of sure you feel the same about your adopted country.
Thanks guys, food for thought. I mod for some channels and it annoys me when westerners try to tell locals how to do their jobs, or cook etc. with zero knowledge of local culture.
Regarding the “bless” thing. Do you wait for the elder to hold their hand out to you, or do you reach toward them and pull their hand toward your forehead?
Even now in the middle of winter I always add ice to my drinks. When it's 110 degrees outside I always enjoy an ice-cold drink. Maybe that is what is wrong with me. Ann is my wife of 46 years. She has become very confused lately and have spent two weekends in the hospital this December. I need to take a hot shower later. ha ha ha stay well and dry.
Cold showers and lack of traffic laws. More Tim Horton's popping up but Iced Caps haven't caught on everywhere yet. Iced coffee is more common. Tons of varieties of air conditioners but less dehumidifiers, strangely.
Great video… The water thing is correct, you should have ice cream in the winter and hot coffee or something hot in the summer. 😢 Soo I guess you will never have ice cream again big fella😂😂😂😂😂 Nothing wrong with empathy,, hard seeing the lil one cry because she cares so deeply. Can only do what you can do, at least you are doing it and helping others… Anyhoo,,, ALL THE BEST…. Happy New Year!!!
Good review, knew most of them, but honestly surprised to learn some of them. When I faced similar with Filipinos or Ticos in Costa Rica I try to just say of its true, should be easy verifyvwith science, facts etc , so please Google your idea and show me, I need to learn from facts, physics, reality. Corey, your patience has surely developed fast. 😊😊😊
@ItsMe_Philippines So many are old wise tails, or stories from grandma. I find it amusing now, I let go of trying to get others to face facts. Just like politics, it is futile to tell people to read court documents, the facts, to tell them not to believe news, or listen to political figures. Hahaha
My girlfriend was disappointed that I didn’t take pictures of my family’s Christmas for her. I thought about it, but I didn’t want to make her feel bad about the amount of food we had, and number of gifts we gave/got. I didn’t tell her that of course. I just said I forgot.
Rachel reminds me of why I like being in the Philippines so much. I would do things like that when I was in Zamboanga City. The cute young people would look at me in MacDonalds and I just had to send out some burgers to them. My friends from the area would tell me not to. But, I could not look at the little poor faces and not help.
@ItsMe_Philippines We only get to Ride this journey once. I choose to be as kind as I can be. As successful as I am now. I lived in my car once upon a time. That teaches one things. Happy Trails 🐾🐾🐾🦌
I remember when the first person called me Poe there. I was offended because I didn't know what it meant. I just know being Poe in the Southeast isn't good. Oh man, I had a hard time seeing your wife cry, Corey. I haven't seen her do that before 😢
When exposed to hot temperatures, your body cools itself down by sweating. You lose a lot of fluids in the process and need to drink water to replace them. Warm or room-temperature water makes you feel less thirsty, meaning you may not drink as much as you need to replace the fluids you lose through sweat. Drinking cold water may encourage you to drink more and avoid dehydration.❤
I never said there are not some benefits of cold vs hot based on different temperature environments. Like I said, “it’s not bad for you and it’s not going to kill you”
Can you post a medical study showing that cold water is bad and will kill you? I cannot find ANYTHING like that and I research more than anyone I know.
Rachel is actually right about the room temp vs cold water thing. Sorta. Apparently the human body digests a meal better if the water you're drinking is room temp and not cold. So, to some degree, cold water is bad for the digestive process.
@ For a guy whose allegedly absorbing the tranquility of the Philippines, you're pretty defensive and thin-skinned. 😂 Feel free to look for the medical studies into drinking cold water. I'm sure it is such an important issue that dozens of careful studies have been done. Enjoy a nice cold glass of water while you do it.
the idea that warm water confers health benefits is fairly standard across Asia, especially in Traditional Chinese Medicine. There is a small scientific basis for some of these beliefs but nothing that i'm aware of that would prove any benefit to drinking warm water when in a hot climate.
biggest shock for me, every second day there is a festival or party and you just go to every house and eat whatever they have put out for everyone, even if you do not know the family, second biggest shock, how much a little 4'10 pinay can eat haha, must say, I was very afraid
Great Video. I am considering to move to the Philippines to retire. I will be 60 shortly and the difference I have see with many countries and the USA is the lack of any social life in the USA. I have been checking out Thailand, Kenya and some other countries. Money is not really an issue for me as I can buy a house, vehicle and furnish it and live very comfortable off my income. My main concern is finding someone to settle with and having kids. What is your opinion of setling in the Philippines, it being a 3rd world country and all that and also raising kids there. I would love to hear your thoughts. Also what areas would you recommend, I am not really interested in city dwelling but would not want to be too far from the city.
Apparently it's different in different places. Most Filipinas i know like iced coffee, where i drink hot. Fans are hilarious! Sweat, and use a fan. 😂 Corey, you have a sweet wife. But you knew that.
When you move to a different country you must blend in. My wife is from Iran and when first got married I took her to a festival there were a lot of males with their shirts off and she thought what are these naked people with their shirts off. But now she has adjusted to it after 33 years of marriage. But I was shocked when I took her out for dinner there was another Iranian couple, and she try to hide because you should not be with another man before marriage. We were in Chicago and was at an Iranian restaurant off Lake Shore Drive and it was packed with Iranian, and it was a time to get her into the restaurant. I just said they do not know if we were married or not. But I told here this is a free country. And they would not give a 6'4 235-pound man with Army Special Forces training any trouble. I was 30 years old at the time, so she gave in and went inside, and everyone was staring at me I guess because of my size. She is fully adjusted now. When I went to her country, I was being watch all the time.
I lived in the Philippines for many years. One thing I found funny was their superstition, their belief in ghosts, and other such things. Now I live in Thailand, and here they are also very superstitious. Happy New Year!!
Cold water takes longer to be absorbed into the body as the body has to warm it first prior to absorption. Military knowledge and food and nutrition. So it being so hot, with much water loss (sweat) not good to drink cold water. Assuming you are nearly dehydrated or in my case in Panama, I suffered heat exhaustion while running a marathon. Should of been drinking more climatized temperature water… I was but not enough. Keep in mind warm water in plastic bottle not good for you. But that is another whole story! :0)
As a military man myself, I never said there are not some benefits of cold vs hot based on different temperature environments. Like I said, “it’s not bad for you and it’s not going to kill you”
My Filipina gf always tells me to dry before i shower after grtting home from work or else i will get sick. I dont ubderstand it but i just say okay and go with it.
As long as the Rice is full, Your good bro, The norm is feeding the Family lol, Helping out with Death, and there is a tin of it here, God number one very respected here, Your topic seems everyday life, If you remain a Guest then your also pretty okay, I dont leave plate on table 😂😂😂😂, I always take to sink rinse, Thats the way I learned win’t budge, Drama,,,,,,, I dont’t understand it, Why everything so much drama lmao, To me its like living with a bunch of children, Its off the chart, Great points, Great Topic 🫡🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸, 4 year Married Expat, Ive always and most my family drink ICE drinks now lol God Bless
@@ItsMe_Philippines Showing grace and patience with understanding when there's no intellectual reasoning is more a survival tactic to keep your willy moist more often . However...would you have this same approach if there was a Cory jr you were guiding into adulthood running around ? Slippery slope for others .
Interesting "myths" that they believe in. The fan thing will shock them when I get there since I always have a fan blowing on me. The rain thing was surprising to hear since most there don't have heated water for showers which would be just like being in the rain.
Your body can hydrate faster with room temperature water faster than the cold water because your body doesn't have to use energy warming it up. Unless you are really dehydrated, then it doesn't matter. It's never unhealthy, tho. That's just a silly Filipino belief. 😂
I love the give and take in the video. As for getting sick in the rain... World War Two wasn't really that long ago, and the atomic bombs dropped on Japan wasn't that far away. Acid rain was a reality and makes sense that people got sick. I don't know, but it's a possibility 🤷♂️
Never store your water where the sun is because the bottle material will seep into the water. It is better to store it in the refrigerator. I have a friend who works in a lab and tested water that was stored in the sun or in front of the window and some stored out of the sun and in the refrigerator and found out the water stored in the sun or in front of a window had levels of polyethylene terephthalate in the water. Is it safe who knows. When I was in Germany and in The Netherlands They drank their beer at room temperature. I could not drink it.
I asked my friends neighbor in Baler why she wasn't going to the farm. She said because she has menstruation and it kills the vegetables. I said I didn't know that. She said because you're not a farmer. I said fair enough 😅
You’re incredibly lucky, and I hope you recognize how rare it is to meet such a kind woman from a good family in the Philippines. Unfortunately, I’ve observed that many Filipinos tend to raise children mainly for financial gains. During my time here, I’ve seen this happen repeatedly, and it often seems like some people prioritize money over genuine connections and compassion. Sometimes, it feels like you’re living in a different world altogether. That’s why my partner and I are leaving the Philippines. The world I experience is very different from what you’re describing.
Another great video! Science shows the drink temperatures to be irrelevant as both hot and cold have very slight benefits. So small it’s not even worth worrying about.
Completely agree! Either way one is not “bad for you” by definition.
I heard you that there is a true to it. Rain ☔️ causes all kind of bacterias 🦠 on the ground mix up with the air for us to breathe. If not true let me know.
I would say that you would only see the negatives to driking a cold drink in the extremes. If you have heat stroke, drinking ice water will fool your body into thinking it is cooler than it actually is, so stop it working to cool you. It would be the equivalent of giving someone with hypothermia a hot drink, which would put them in a coma!
@@ItsMe_Philippines maybe its like cooling down too fast. Building barbed wire fences in Texas in summer when i was a kid - when you get really hot, then drink too much cold water - you can make yourself sick - if you cool down too much too fast. its a little like a body "brain freeze" headache" - but much worse.
Yes! Totally been there myself. Chugged a lot of super cold Gatorade and was throwing it all back up about a minute later. I’ve seen others do this on my son’s soccer team as well.
Hi guys, I lived in the Philippines for awhile and now live in Thailand. The one thing I miss about the Philippines is The English speaking.
That does make it easy here
Enjoy the holidays, you two! Nice to catch this episode!
👍😎👍
Thank you for always leaving a positive comment!
As my parents age my Dad has homecare nurses come in to assist with my Mom, his unprompted comment was whether by design with immigration the Filipino nurses are the most caring and wonderful and Canada is fortunate to have them
I believe this 100%
Rachel, you brought a smile to my face with your very cute song of Merry Christmas and then you brought tears to my eyes with your own tears flowing. What an amazing tender heart you have Rachel and I know your husband falls in love with you even more when your soft side comes out. This video was very well done by both of you. Thank you!
Thank you 🙏
I have learned so much about the Philippine culture with all of my experiences thus far as it is a never ending eye opener, but without a doubt I have made the best life long friends, including Corey & Rachel(Ray-chel) 😂, which the same cannot be said back home in the USA. I am blessed to have you both as my friends! 🫶🏼
Thank you! 😊
Cory, you won the lottery with Rachel. The absolute best person you are so lucky. Happy New Years guys.
Thank you!
Absolutely 100% Agree" Much Better To Give Than Receive!❤ Great Video " ❤❤
Thank you!
My Filipina wife and I have been happily married for 24 years and can relate to all the things you both have mentioned. She is from the Occidental side of Negros, but the customs and traditions you describe are very much the same, as they are throughout the Philippines. Some of the folk traditions seem to be based less on Western science, but they undoubtedly came about from generations of observations, and who am I to argue with customs and traditions formed over centuries in the tropics. Rachel's emotions when talking about the widespread lack of basic sustenance and other provisions, the things many of us take for granted, was moving. What is heartwarming beyond words is the hospitality and joy most Filipinos exhibit whenever we are in their presence. We are living in the US now but planning to build a permanent home in the Visayas in the coming years. Happy New Year to you and your family.
Well said and very much agree and thanks for the great comment 👍🏻
I love how your relationship has developed into such a relaxed and fun vibe. ❤
Thank you!
The Philippines culture gets a big thumbs up from me. Whenever we get off the Ferry in Bohol, I automatically start smiling for no reason. Some of things in the culture are quirky to me as Westerner, however, I have never come across a more grateful, happy and respectful culture. If you are set in your ways and resistant to change, you will struggle living there. Great Video and Happy New Year to you both
I love the Philippines!
Cory I've been searching for my Filipina for years. I've finally found one that has a heart similar to "Rachelle.." Back in 2019, we went downtown Guagua Pampanga. My friends wanted me to try some of the street foods. There, there was this guy that started following us around. Where I'm from, you have to keep an eye on people like that. Soon, after trying several dishes, and not liking most of them, I had lots of uneaten items on the table and that's when he made his move. Dude, I thought it was time for battle. LMAO!! He just wanted the leftovers and was happy to have them. I was happy to give them to him. Lord knows I didn't want any trouble. My friends speak Tagalog and to tell my girl I love her, it's mahal kita and of course I always sat thank you, salamat. Oh, and I also do the hand to the forehead thing. I love showing respect
Happy new year Brother , yes people in the Philippines are some of the nicest people I’ve ever met, my first personal interactions with the people and the culture was on camiquin island, that experience led me to come back several times and now is leading me to my countdown to leaving to get there ( just tied up in red tape) . There is always room for improvement and the Philippines is what you make it. Respect the people and the culture but make sure you have clear boundaries so no one will take advantage of you and you’ll be fine . Thanks Rachel for the video, keep it up you’re doing amazing work! 👍👍
Thank you very much. Appreciate your kind words.
Thanks brother!
What a beautiful soul. Love and kindness goes a very long way. Bless you both.
Thank you 🙏
It's me has turned into It's us. I like it. Drinking water is good for you in general. We do not buy bottled water. There is enough plastic in the world. Your mohawk is coming along nicely. Thanks for the video.
Only bought two for the purpose of the video and thank you!
Thank you both, great video. I have watched many VLOGs from a few Philippinas down there, and I have learned a lot about what you covered today. I can't wait to move down there in a few years, when I retire, and experience their beautiful culture, people and islands. Thank you again for sharing.
Thank you for watching
It's really great to see your caring generous attitude towards others and the gratefulness for what you do have.
You’re very kind! 😊
Good heart Rachel, you will always be blessed with a heart like yours…
Thank you!
Interesting differences, I’ve been to tropical 🌴 humid places, & I love when it rains, cools me off. However, I see people from those climates are acclimated to that weather, so rain is more uncomfortable to them.
My Mom spent 5 weeks in hospital then rehab and the warmest & kindest physical therapists & nursing staff were all Philippino’s.
Raquel is so sweet. There r so many disadvantaged people everywhere, it’s always right to help others.
Great video!!
Thank you, always appreciate your positive feedback
Thank you for another wonderful video. May you both have a Happy New Year
Happy new year!
Rachel is correct. Warm water is healthier. Hot drinks have a cooling effect on your metabolism.
This is not true in these hot temperatures or leave the medical studies backing it up.
@ItsMe_Philippines Corey, I live in Canada. We get hot humid summers like Chicago. It is common knowledge here that a hot drink will make you swet on a hot day and the swet cools your body temp. No need for studies. This has been a known fact here forever !
@@randyhuke3773 I don't have a dog in the fight, but that's an old wive's tale with zero basis in fact. I had a European wife and had to deal with a lot of similar misconceptions.
@@jcalsup7144 Nope ! It works.
Appreciate y’all so much. Your wife is an absolute treasure. Thank her for sharing with us - showing her emotions - Happy New Year 🇺🇸🇵🇭
Thank you! She’s one of a kind.
Bless your heart Rachel bless your heart.
Thank you
Good video, and there’s a huge heart inside of your pretty-little Lady Sir, God bless her; another custom I think wasn’t mentioned (which I was reminded of while watching a Filipino wedding video) is that of separating kids from adults during big family gatherings, or parties, kids are placed in another room where they can mingle, since is thought that children shouldn’t be exposed to adult matters or behaviors till they come of age, many Latin communities practice this too. Some of what you’ve mention come from the old Spanish/ Spain traditions e.g. “Noche Buena” a part of Catholic Christmas Celebrations also practice in Catholic Latin countries around the world. Thank you for reminding us that there are still places where traditions, respect of others specially the elders and care of one’s neighbors is still in practice today. Be well and please keep us informed in 2025 too, thanks for posting!
2025
Good stuff. Will review soon.
Thank you
Your Wife would be impossible to argue with, she's a beautiful young lady inside and out. You guy's have a Great New Year.
Well I don't know about that lol but I do pick and choose my battle wisely!
Nice video guys. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. God Bless.
Thank you and happy new year 🎊🎈🎆
Thanks for this beautiful post of course
your wife as a big heart thank goodness for Filipinos
Yes, thank you
In Celtic folklore, women were the primary protectors of their deep connection with nature. The protectors of the animals, trees, and water. You hit the lottery with her. God bless.
Always love your content!
Thank you 😊
As a little lady you have a very BIG HEART Sister, your videos are always good and informative you two. And they put a smile on my face. Thank you, Brother and Sister, for sharing. Have a good morning...
Thank you so much, always appreciate your positive feedback!
Rachel is not only pretty, but has a heart of gold! Corey is also kind, because he concurs with her, whereas some men would stop their wives from spending their money on other people (or vice versa, women stopping their husbands).
You can never go poor by giving to others!
Enjoy the holidays. Great video, enjoyed it immensely.
Happy holidays!
Good one.. Merry Christmas you two.
Happy holidays!
You can adapt to a certain degree, you need to and be willing. However, you can respect even though some things you don't like. For me, I would keep my distance from toxic boundary stomping relatives/friends. Respect is a two way exchange.
Very well said and agree 👍🏻
HAPPY XMAS NEW YEAR ❤
ITS ALL GOOD GUYS
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New Hair …👍
It’s Benjamin Button / you look younger every month 😂
Happy new year and thank you
Rachel got me a little bit emotional, bless her.
She does that to good people 😊
Merry Christmas to you both happy new year
Merry Christmas
Hello Cory and Rachelle, Thank you for your knowledge. I am looking forward to moving to the Philippines.
Enjoy!
Another fun and informative video. There is some research (and logical reasons) that show drinking things at room temperature is better for the gut.I live in Mexico and most Mexicans in my part of the country (very hot part) use the same logic of not changing the temperature of the gut and alter the organisms in your digestive system. I have gone to the "room temperature side" and I find that I can drink more water - and that is always a good thing. I also find many things (after owning a home here for 28 years), in the culture very strange, but, it is what it is. In general I think it is a better way of life and I am kind of sure you feel the same about your adopted country.
There are benefits to both based on the temperature, however, like I said "One is not going to kill you and it's not by definition bad for you".
happy new year Corey and Rachel. have a blessed new year
Happy new year and thank you
Adapting to the culture of the country your in is important. Too many expect the same things in a foreign country as they get in their home country
Very true
LOL Why make us all cry for the holidays!!! LOL I love you both and wish you both a Happy New Year!!
I'm glad you enjoy our videos!
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PERFECT! Thank you 😊
Thanks guys, food for thought. I mod for some channels and it annoys me when westerners try to tell locals how to do their jobs, or cook etc. with zero knowledge of local culture.
Well said!
Very touching video 😢…Hey Cory I see the stairway in the background….Are there bedrooms up there? Just curious…beautiful house…Happy New Year 🎉
Yes that's our bed room 25x25ft with bathroom and patio.
Happy new year to you..... you two ......🎉
Happy New Year 🎈🎊
When a woman gets loud when disagreeing, even she knows she's wrong. That "cold water bad" had me rolling.
lol I just smile and laugh inside
great vid thanks for sharing nice insight
Thank you
@ you’re welcome
Regarding the “bless” thing. Do you wait for the elder to hold their hand out to you, or do you reach toward them and pull their hand toward your forehead?
I always reach down and take it because they will never assume.
Cannot help from being compassionate when I’m there makes me feel good to give also.
You cannot go poor by giving to others
That’s really beautiful ❤
Thank you 😊
Thk you for explaining
Happy to help!
Corey just go with it man just go with it. 😊
I do lol
you both hit gold, arhhh
Thank you!
Even now in the middle of winter I always add ice to my drinks. When it's 110 degrees outside I always enjoy an ice-cold drink. Maybe that is what is wrong with me. Ann is my wife of 46 years. She has become very confused lately and have spent two weekends in the hospital this December. I need to take a hot shower later. ha ha ha stay well and dry.
lol interesting
Your a very nice young lady and husband
Thank you 😊
I was there a whole month of February. I can adapt to their culture. I just need to slow down.
Cold showers and lack of traffic laws. More Tim Horton's popping up but Iced Caps haven't caught on everywhere yet. Iced coffee is more common. Tons of varieties of air conditioners but less dehumidifiers, strangely.
Yea those are becoming more common
Great video…
The water thing is correct, you should have ice cream in the winter and hot coffee or something hot in the summer. 😢 Soo I guess you will never have ice cream again big fella😂😂😂😂😂
Nothing wrong with empathy,, hard seeing the lil one cry because she cares so deeply. Can only do what you can do, at least you are doing it and helping others…
Anyhoo,,,
ALL THE BEST….
Happy New Year!!!
Happy new year
Good review, knew most of them, but honestly surprised to learn some of them. When I faced similar with Filipinos or Ticos in Costa Rica I try to just say of its true, should be easy verifyvwith science, facts etc , so please Google your idea and show me, I need to learn from facts, physics, reality. Corey, your patience has surely developed fast. 😊😊😊
I read medical studies for facts and Filipinos say “because my neighbor told me” 🤷♂️😂
@ItsMe_Philippines So many are old wise tails, or stories from grandma. I find it amusing now, I let go of trying to get others to face facts. Just like politics, it is futile to tell people to read court documents, the facts, to tell them not to believe news, or listen to political figures. Hahaha
My girlfriend was disappointed that I didn’t take pictures of my family’s Christmas for her. I thought about it, but I didn’t want to make her feel bad about the amount of food we had, and number of gifts we gave/got. I didn’t tell her that of course. I just said I forgot.
Yes, it is a touchy subject.
the cold water actually is more healthy because your body has to burn more caleries to warm it up inside of you to be processed.
This is technically true
Room temp water hydrates better and it's easier to drink.
My point was "cold is not bad for you and will not kill you".
Damn Corry, Rachel,Raquel, and Tracey are adorable! Congrats to you.😂
lol thank you
Rachel reminds me of why I like being in the Philippines so much. I would do things like that when I was in Zamboanga City. The cute young people would look at me in MacDonalds and I just had to send out some burgers to them. My friends from the area would tell me not to. But, I could not look at the little poor faces and not help.
You are a good person!
@ItsMe_Philippines We only get to Ride this journey once. I choose to be as kind as I can be. As successful as I am now. I lived in my car once upon a time. That teaches one things. Happy Trails 🐾🐾🐾🦌
Hair looks good bro
Thanks bro
I remember when the first person called me Poe there. I was offended because I didn't know what it meant. I just know being Poe in the Southeast isn't good. Oh man, I had a hard time seeing your wife cry, Corey. I haven't seen her do that before 😢
Thank you, great comment
Merry Christmas and hope you have another great 2025 year.
Merry Christmas to you too!
When exposed to hot temperatures, your body cools itself down by sweating. You lose a lot of fluids in the process and need to drink water to replace them. Warm or room-temperature water makes you feel less thirsty, meaning you may not drink as much as you need to replace the fluids you lose through sweat. Drinking cold water may encourage you to drink more and avoid dehydration.❤
I never said there are not some benefits of cold vs hot based on different temperature environments. Like I said, “it’s not bad for you and it’s not going to kill you”
@ItsMe_Philippines I was just putting in What Google said about it. 👍🏻
My Filipina does the rain thing and the hot water thing. Also, an umbrella to protect her from the evil sun.
Hahahahaha we must avoid that vitamin D
I grew up in a European family and Raquel is 💯 right about the water.
Can you post a medical study showing that cold water is bad and will kill you? I cannot find ANYTHING like that and I research more than anyone I know.
Rachel is actually right about the room temp vs cold water thing. Sorta. Apparently the human body digests a meal better if the water you're drinking is room temp and not cold. So, to some degree, cold water is bad for the digestive process.
Link the medical study showing that cold water is bad for you please. I’m readying the opposite from medical journals that are not opinion based.
@ For a guy whose allegedly absorbing the tranquility of the Philippines, you're pretty defensive and thin-skinned. 😂 Feel free to look for the medical studies into drinking cold water. I'm sure it is such an important issue that dozens of careful studies have been done. Enjoy a nice cold glass of water while you do it.
Tension is palpable
You are pretty smart about not arguing with your wife about her traditional beliefs.
It is a matter of survival. 😂
the idea that warm water confers health benefits is fairly standard across Asia, especially in Traditional Chinese Medicine. There is a small scientific basis for some of these beliefs but nothing that i'm aware of that would prove any benefit to drinking warm water when in a hot climate.
They have have slight benefits depending on the temperature but the point is "cold water is not bad for you and will not kill you".
biggest shock for me, every second day there is a festival or party and you just go to every house and eat whatever they have put out for everyone, even if you do not know the family, second biggest shock, how much a little 4'10 pinay can eat haha, must say, I was very afraid
lol great points
Great Video. I am considering to move to the Philippines to retire. I will be 60 shortly and the difference I have see with many countries and the USA is the lack of any social life in the USA. I have been checking out Thailand, Kenya and some other countries. Money is not really an issue for me as I can buy a house, vehicle and furnish it and live very comfortable off my income. My main concern is finding someone to settle with and having kids. What is your opinion of setling in the Philippines, it being a 3rd world country and all that and also raising kids there. I would love to hear your thoughts. Also what areas would you recommend, I am not really interested in city dwelling but would not want to be too far from the city.
I would like to help you but this is not something simple I can just put in a comment. There is pros and cons to each one.
Hi guys, love the channel, wishing you and your family's a safe and happy new year. 🥳❤️🎉🙏👻
Happy New year!
Apparently it's different in different places. Most Filipinas i know like iced coffee, where i drink hot. Fans are hilarious! Sweat, and use a fan. 😂 Corey, you have a sweet wife. But you knew that.
Interesting! 😂
Not Rachel But Ray-SSSShhhell I love you guys
lol good comment
I always joke with the family. "Cry cry" I'm married to a Filipina and relate 💯
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haha she is funny 😂
Very true lol
When you move to a different country you must blend in. My wife is from Iran and when first got married I took her to a festival there were a lot of males with their shirts off and she thought what are these naked people with their shirts off. But now she has adjusted to it after 33 years of marriage. But I was shocked when I took her out for dinner there was another Iranian couple, and she try to hide because you should not be with another man before marriage. We were in Chicago and was at an Iranian restaurant off Lake Shore Drive and it was packed with Iranian, and it was a time to get her into the restaurant. I just said they do not know if we were married or not. But I told here this is a free country. And they would not give a 6'4 235-pound man with Army Special Forces training any trouble. I was 30 years old at the time, so she gave in and went inside, and everyone was staring at me I guess because of my size. She is fully adjusted now. When I went to her country, I was being watch all the time.
Very true
I lived in the Philippines for many years. One thing I found funny was their superstition, their belief in ghosts, and other such things. Now I live in Thailand, and here they are also very superstitious. Happy New Year!!
That’s another good one
Cold water takes longer to be absorbed into the body as the body has to warm it first prior to absorption. Military knowledge and food and nutrition. So it being so hot, with much water loss (sweat) not good to drink cold water. Assuming you are nearly dehydrated or in my case in Panama, I suffered heat exhaustion while running a marathon. Should of been drinking more climatized temperature water… I was but not enough. Keep in mind warm water in plastic bottle not good for you. But that is another whole story! :0)
As a military man myself, I never said there are not some benefits of cold vs hot based on different temperature environments. Like I said, “it’s not bad for you and it’s not going to kill you”
My Filipina gf always tells me to dry before i shower after grtting home from work or else i will get sick. I dont ubderstand it but i just say okay and go with it.
Hahaha exactly 👍🏻
As long as the Rice is full, Your good bro, The norm is feeding the Family lol, Helping out with Death, and there is a tin of it here, God number one very respected here, Your topic seems everyday life,
If you remain a Guest then your also pretty okay,
I dont leave plate on table 😂😂😂😂, I always take to sink rinse,
Thats the way I learned win’t budge,
Drama,,,,,,, I dont’t understand it, Why everything so much drama lmao, To me its like living with a bunch of children, Its off the chart,
Great points, Great Topic 🫡🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸, 4 year Married Expat, Ive always and most my family drink ICE drinks now lol
God Bless
Thanks for the comment my friend
My Filipina girlfriend, also thinks the rain makes you sick, it's cute even if it makes no sense at all.
They hear rumors and think their facts 🤷♂️
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Showing grace and patience with understanding when there's no intellectual reasoning is more a survival tactic to keep your willy moist more often . However...would you have this same approach if there was a Cory jr you were guiding into adulthood running around ? Slippery slope for others .
😂😂 Same, her whole family panic when I go outside to cool off in the rain when we visit 😂
@@nomadpack4050 Don't do it! You'll die! 😂
Interesting "myths" that they believe in. The fan thing will shock them when I get there since I always have a fan blowing on me. The rain thing was surprising to hear since most there don't have heated water for showers which would be just like being in the rain.
Have fun!
Your body can hydrate faster with room temperature water faster than the cold water because your body doesn't have to use energy warming it up. Unless you are really dehydrated, then it doesn't matter. It's never unhealthy, tho. That's just a silly Filipino belief. 😂
100% agreed and my doctor always said to go with cold as you burn more calories to warm it up. Either way it’s never “unhealthy”.
I love the give and take in the video. As for getting sick in the rain... World War Two wasn't really that long ago, and the atomic bombs dropped on Japan wasn't that far away. Acid rain was a reality and makes sense that people got sick.
I don't know, but it's a possibility 🤷♂️
Most people collect rain water to drink and think that's ok. It's only when it falls on you.
@ItsMe_Philippines interesting...
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Never store your water where the sun is because the bottle material will seep into the water. It is better to store it in the refrigerator. I have a friend who works in a lab and tested water that was stored in the sun or in front of the window and some stored out of the sun and in the refrigerator and found out the water stored in the sun or in front of a window had levels of polyethylene terephthalate in the water. Is it safe who knows. When I was in Germany and in The Netherlands They drank their beer at room temperature. I could not drink it.
Slightly off-topic but ok 🙂
I asked my friends neighbor in Baler why she wasn't going to the farm. She said because she has menstruation and it kills the vegetables. I said I didn't know that. She said because you're not a farmer. I said fair enough 😅
Oh that's a good one lol
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You’re incredibly lucky, and I hope you recognize how rare it is to meet such a kind woman from a good family in the Philippines. Unfortunately, I’ve observed that many Filipinos tend to raise children mainly for financial gains. During my time here, I’ve seen this happen repeatedly, and it often seems like some people prioritize money over genuine connections and compassion. Sometimes, it feels like you’re living in a different world altogether. That’s why my partner and I are leaving the Philippines. The world I experience is very different from what you’re describing.
I only see that in the city and in the province it's not common and I know plenty of women just like my wife.
Corey is looking like a 30 year old
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The hair has made him look younger. It doesn't hurt any to having a pretty wife that's always ready.
@@silverliner4894 Thnak you!
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Hey man
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Thank you