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.
1 DHEA supplements may interfere with other medications thus you should take it only under medical supervision. 2  If you're under the age of 40 and have normal DHEA levels (at least 130 mg/dL for women and 180 mg/dL for men) then DHEA supplements is not for you. If you're under the age of 40 and have normal DHEA levels (at least 130 mg/dL for women and 180 mg/dL for men) then DHEA supplements is not for you. 2  When taking DHEA you should monitor your blood levels every 6 months. 3  So far, there's still no reliable study on the long-term safety use of DHEA.