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Migraine myths are everywhere, and some of them seriously underestimate what it means to live with this neurological condition. 💜

Migraine is not “just a headache.” You don’t have to experience aura to have migraine. A normal MRI doesn’t make your symptoms any less real. Stress can be a trigger, but it isn’t the cause. And no, we can’t always just “push through it.”

The more we challenge these misconceptions, the better understood migraine becomes.

Which migraine myth are you most tired of hearing? 👇

Save this post for the next time someone needs a little migraine myth-busting 💜

Something special is coming this Migraine Awareness Week September 2026....

Aura Clarity is proud to be organising a Migraine Awareness & Wellbeing Event in Solihull on 26th September, bringing together the migraine community, healthcare professionals, lived experiences and wellbeing practitioners.

We’d love to hear from wellness practitioners who would like to get involved through activities, treatments, or their expertise.

We’re also looking for wellness product businesses who would like the opportunity to showcase their products at the event.

Whether you work in yoga, massage, relaxation, mental well-being, holistic wellness, or another area that could support people living with migraine, we’d love to hear from you!

📍 Solihull
📅 26 September 2026

Interested in getting involved?
Send us a DM.

More details coming soon ✨

Confidence looks good on you, Shareen. ✨
Shareen

Looking effortlessly stylish in our Serenity frame, designed with FL-41 lenses to help reduce light sensitivity while complementing your everyday look.

Thank you for sharing your beautiful photo and for being part of the Aura Clarity community.

Ready to experience comfort without compromising on style?

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Migraine rarely comes alone.

For so many of us, it's not just the head pain.

It's the nausea. The neck pain. The dizziness. The light sensitivity. The anxiety. The exhaustion.

They're all connected, and understanding those connections can make you feel a little less alone.

Which "toxic relationship" does your migraine bring with it?

Let me know below. 💜



Your brain and gut are connected through the gut-brain axis. During a migraine attack, changes in the nervous system and chemicals like serotonin can slow digestion, causing symptoms such as nausea, bloating, and even vomiting. That's why migraine is much more than just head pain.

The same nerves involved in migraine also process pain from the neck and upper shoulders. This means neck pain is often part of the migraine attack itself, rather than the thing causing it. Treating the neck may help symptoms, but it's important to address the migraine, too.

Migraine can affect the brain areas that process balance and spatial awareness. This can leave you feeling dizzy, unsteady, or like you're walking on a boat,even without a severe headache. It's a recognised migraine symptom, not "just being clumsy."

With migraine, the brain becomes more sensitive to light and processes visual information differently. That's why fluorescent lights, bright sunshine, and screens can feel painful,even when your eyes themselves are completely healthy.

Living with unpredictable migraine attacks can naturally increase anxiety, while stress and anxiety can make the nervous system more sensitive and contribute to migraine attacks. It's a two-way relationship, which is why many people experience both together.

Migraine affects the whole brain and body, not just your head. Your brain uses more energy during an attack, and changes in brain activity can leave you feeling exhausted before, during and even after the migraine has passed.

Which toxic migraine relationship are you dealing with today? 💜

Migraine is so much more than "just a headache." It can affect your gut, neck, balance, vision, energy, and even your mental wellbeing.

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💜 Meet the lovely Lillie 💜

I had the pleasure of meeting the beautiful Lily last week, where she chose our Tranquility frame.

About an hour later, she came back to see me, and it completely made my day. She told me how much she was loving the glasses and that they were already helping her while she was walking around the show.

Moments like these are exactly why I love attending in-person events. There's nothing quite like meeting the incredible people behind every order, hearing their stories, and seeing the difference Aura Clarity is making in real time.

Thank you, Lillie, for your kindness and for coming back to share your experience with me. It truly meant so much. 💜

Thank you to all the other wonderful people I met 💜