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.
Iron supplements are are prescribed for all pregnant patients to prevent anemia. Pregnant women should take folic acid supplements of 4 mg daily to decrease the risk for neural tube defects in the infant for a patient who takes anticonvulsant medications. Vitamin D supplements are prescribed daily, because anticonvulsant medications can interfere with production of the active form of vitamin D. Vitamin K deficiency is not seen in patients who take anticonvulsant medications; it is seen in infants exposed in utero to phenobarbital, phenytoin, and primidone.