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.
You should take a supplement of 10 micrograms of vitamin D each day when you are pregnant and if you breastfeed. In children, not having enough vitamin D can cause their bones to soften and can lead to rickets (a disease that affects bone development in children).