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.
Trace element supplements have 20 to 25 milligrams. Separate zinc supplements usually contain 50 to 60 milligrams. You'll get about 50 milligrams, then, if you take two multivitamins and a trace element supplement each day.