Swallow Tattoo. The swallow, as well as bluebirds and sparrows, has always had a symbolic meaning for sailors because these birds were usually the first sign that land was near (before modern navigation technology). A swallow tattoo for a sailor reflected his hope of coming home safely.
1 Supplements: You can reduce the frequency and severity of oral herpes attacks by taking L-lysine as a daily supplement (500-1,000 milligrams a day on an empty stomach). 2  Unfortunately, using lysine does not usually work for genital herpes.
If your blood tests show that you are low or deficient, supplementation is warranted. But don't supplement until you find out. Taking too much magnesium causes diarrhea and can harm the bowels. In fact, the Institute of Medicine recommends that people take no more than 350 mg from supplements.f your blood tests show that you are low or deficient, supplementation is warranted. But don't supplement until you find out. Taking too much magnesium causes diarrhea and can harm the bowels. In fact, the Institute of Medicine recommends that people take no more than 350 mg from supplements.