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.
Preliminary research indicates that these supplements may also help prevent migraines, although more research is needed to say for sure: 1  Coenzyme Q10 (100 mg, 3 times per day). 2  Melatonin (3 mg per day, taken before bedtime).