Yes, it is the Atkins diet but they would never admit that. I never understood why people were so hostile to Atkins.
People were hostile to Atkins because his the effectiveness of his diet was contrary to previously held theories they believed. It is surprising how resistant theoretical “knowledge” is to empirical challenges.
Every priesthood gets gold plated over time, and becomes very protective over their rituals and incantations. Can't have the hoi polloi knowing better magic than they do.