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.
Some supplements can affect how your body absorbs iron from a supplement. Calcium and zinc can both interfere with iron absorption, so if you take a calcium supplement, or a multivitamin with calcium and zinc, try to take it well before or after your iron pill.hen taking an iron supplement, try it first on an empty stomach. Food in general can reduce the absorption of iron by about 40 to 50 percent, so ideally, aim to take your iron supplement about two hours before or after youâve eaten.