"Physical sickness" refers to any negative change in the body that causes discomfort or illness. This can include symptoms like pain, fever, coughing, or any other physical ailment that affects a person's health. Full definition
He can not see how physical food can convey spiritual strength, and how the unworthy receiving of the Eucharist can result in physical sickness and death (I Cor. (religion-online.org)
A good example of this is noting if your dog shows signs of nervousness or physical sickness before eating grass. (caninejournal.com)
The short answer is that, generally speaking, your personal injury settlement is NOT taxable if the compensation stems from physical injury or physical sickness involving a traditional tort (such as an automobile wreck or slip and fall). (lawyermarkjones.com)