Hi Eileen,

Good questions.
Tumeric, cumin and coriander are NOT on the hot spicy side. However, like I said, do exercize caution because each is strong in flavor and potentially irritating. Cumin is particularly gentle, however. The other two should be tried in moderation and you need to remember their potency also gets diluted in the food. I'd suggest starting with no more than a small pinch in one serving of any of the spices, especially paprika since some varieties are in fact spicy while others are quite mild.