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.
Currently, males and females over 14 years should consume 15 mg, or 22.5 IU, of vitamin E every day. If you take vitamin E supplements instead of consuming the vitamin in your diet, RDA increases to 33 IU.Breastfeeding mothers should get 19 mg, or 28.5 IU, daily, while infants and children need less, ranging from 4 to 7 mg respectively, or 6 to 9 IU.f you take vitamin E supplements instead of consuming the vitamin in your diet, RDA increases to 33 IU. Breastfeeding mothers should get 19 mg, or 28.5 IU, daily, while infants and children need less, ranging from 4 to 7 mg respectively, or 6 to 9 IU.