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.
This is also the case if you don't get the recommended amount of iron every day, which is 18 milligrams for women and 8 milligrams for men. You can always take your iron supplement with water, but if you want a tastier beverage, try orange juice. The vitamin C in orange juice and other citrus juices will help you better absorb the iron from your supplement.